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Why “Fight like hell,” when you can fight like Heaven?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

People like to, “Fight like hell,” and to embrace destructive conflict. However, fighting like Heaven can turn enemies into friends.When someone uses bullying, force, intimidation, and manipulation to get his way, it usually comes back at him. Christians are called … Continue reading →

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Are your spiritual notifications turned on?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

When it comes to God’s voice, it’s easy to have your notifications turned off. Try not to do that. Sin is what pushes the “power off” button in your spiritual life. Pride also breaks our connection to God’s power. “God … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Blog Posts For Black History Month

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Originally posted on Free Gas for Your Think Tank — Short Reflections, Lasting Encouragement:
Would you like to know more about Black History.  Here are my Top Ten Blog Posts about African-American history: 10)  Negro Spirituals — A Message We…

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Kindness kindles kindness

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

Kindness can nudge hatred aside and fill the world with hope! Here’s how: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYHHK19/ref=dp-kindle-redirect…

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First thought, last thought, & thoughts to avoid

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

If your first thought is identical to your last thought, your thought process somehow has gotten stuck. Any human thought can be improved. Perhaps rutted thinking isn’t thinking at all, but merely brain impulses following the path of least resistance. … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond institutional eyes

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

Institutional eyes only seem to recognize Christianity when its institutionalized, but Jesus is working 24/7/365. Although religion is highly institutionalized, the living Jesus Christ isn’t. The OT prophets, the Apostles, the Reformers, and even Jesus, called people beyond institutional religion. … Continue reading →

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“Safe church” or an open mic?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Comedy clubs occasionally dare to have open mics. Perhaps churches should be so bold! An open mic in church trains people to speak up about their love for Jesus, more effectively than a sermon ever can. However, the Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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This invisible pacemaker is good for your heart

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Lord is my Pacemaker; I shall not do my own thing. He leads me from within and I follow Him. He restores my soul. When Jesus is Lord, He will be our pacemaker. We will no longer set our … Continue reading →

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Spiritual hunger — it cries out for more of God

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

You can’t satisfy spiritual hunger with physical stuff, constant activity, meaningless distractions, or mind altering substances. If you aren’t spiritually hungry, you may be full of worldly distractions. Spiritual hunger isn’t satisfied to hear a talk on the gifts or … Continue reading →

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The risen Jesus calls us beyond crusty creeds to Spirit-led deeds

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Doctrine alone will make you docile. However, an ongoing relationship with the risen Jesus will make you revolutionary. Claiming a Christian creed without consciousness of and commitment to the risen Jesus Christ is incomplete. A profession of faith without possession … Continue reading →

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