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Reconsider what life’s about . . .

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christian complacency can cause us to be spiritually apathetic while presuming an entitled ticket to Heaven. In the Bible I find language that lifts — words that escort my heart away from complacency and to vibrant hope. In this time … Continue reading →

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Casual talk, informational talk, or heart-talk?

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s often better to find ways to work together than it is to argue with and insult others. People won’t open their heart to hear what you say, if your heart is closed and unwilling to compassionately hear what they … Continue reading →

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Bullying & violence say, “I’m incapable!”

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

When someone uses bullying or violence to get what he wants, he tells the world that he’s incapable of getting it some other way. However, hurting someone in order to get what you want is cruelty. The desire to hurt … Continue reading →

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Spiritual complacency is the opposite of biblical Christianity.

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christ is not a sermon, a concept, or a curriculum. He’s the living God who wants to daily live His life in and thru you. Spiritual complacency is sin. “Seek first the kingdom of God.” Christians are called to be … Continue reading →

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Being in the womb in America is far more life-threatening than the Corona virus.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perspective!

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Their lives matter (no matter who they are) . . .

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Look around you, near and far. Their lives matter (no matter who “they” are)! American revolutionary question: If the tea tax on the Colonies was “tyranny,” what was skin-color-based slavery? Here’s America’s great contradiction: The Founding Fathers were surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Heart-prayer disrupts Christian complacency

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Is there a prayer brewing deep within your heart? Be careful. It will stir things up if you let it freely flow out. When prayer is allowed to freely flow from the heart, as prompted by the Spirit, it’s one … Continue reading →

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Sin is contrary to the kingdom of God

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

The kingdom of God isn’t a meeting to attend. It’s a lifestyle of submission and obedience to the living Jesus, the King of Kings. If we won’t let the living Jesus be the actual, ruling King in a church service, … Continue reading →

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To drink Sprite is one thing; spite is another

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Spite, the desire to hurt others, indicates the absence of love and compassion. Unforgiveness leads to spite and malice — the insanity of intentionally hurting others to make yourself feel better. Malice and mercy are opposites. Mercy requires much more … Continue reading →

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It takes courage to be fair & to recognize injustice.

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to spot unfairness when it’s against you (or people you care about) — harder when it’s against people you don’t like. Often it’s easier to see what your mind projects, instead of seeing what is really there. Then … Continue reading →

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