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Replace my presumption with humility . . .

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Pride makes truth harder to find and honesty harder to express, because our self-interest and self-protection keep getting in our way. For people who value their own opinions more than truth, any statement that disagrees with them is fake news. … Continue reading →

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Jesus is my inner engine, not my outward religion

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

When things in your life shut down, open up to the risen Jesus. It’s always a great time to connect with the risen Jesus and to learn to hear and obey His voice. If there’s no outpouring of Christ from … Continue reading →

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Distraction-distancing opens life up to the things that really matter.

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Many people are unaware of their own inner story, the condition of their heart, because they’ve never taken an internal inventory. It’s easy to toil and search for things and substances to give us what can only be found in … Continue reading →

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Happy Sunday! Are you ready for “church online”?

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Steve Simms
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Peacemaker, peacemaker, we need you (not so much for bullies)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

If peacemakers were honored with the same devotion and passion as war heroes are, the world would be a different place. Perhaps countries need a Tomb of the Unknown Peacemaker. Jesus forgave those who treated Him violently, but He praised … Continue reading →

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God can’t be quarantined

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

The craziest quarantine is the attempt to quarantine God to church services and church buildings. When you attempt to isolate God, you isolate yourself. God can’t be quarantined. Jesus made the way for you to go God-direct.

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Thoughts about superficiality

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Superficial Christianity is artificial. Christianity isn’t an institution. It’s a transformed life and a heart passionately in love with the risen Jesus. Passive listening to a weekly message tends to promote heart-distancing. Open, Spirit-led sharing connects people heart-to-heart. Much disagreement … Continue reading →

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Help & encouragement for prayerphobics

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

I think some people refuse to pray, not because they think God isn’t real, but because, deep down they believe He might be. That could be frightening for them. Sometimes people pray for a miracle and then try to explain … Continue reading →

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Sermon-free church podcast interview

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Steve Simms
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Thoughts about conversing with Jesus

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

The longing, lurking somewhere in your soul, is a call to connect with the living Jesus Christ. Connection with the risen Jesus is comforting, encouraging, healing, strengthening and joyful. Converse with the risen Jesus Christ. He’s listening and speaking and … Continue reading →

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