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Self-love refuses to align with God’s love

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

Following self-love isn’t the same thing as following God’s love. Idealism and utopia are not impossible dreams, but glimpses of how far we have fallen from the kingdom of God. To be Spirit-led is to let the living Jesus, Himself, … Continue reading →

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I prefer America the beautiful over America the bully-full. Disagreements don’t have to destroy kindness.

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Steve Simms
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Black history tries to equalize American history

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Black History Month is an attempt to begin to equalize American history — to tell the whole story and not just the parts of history that have been selected to make us look good. All Americans need to know the … Continue reading →

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Head full of theology or heart full of love & holiness?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

A head full of theology can never take the place of a heart full of love, compassion, and holiness. Jesus is so great and puts me is such a high state, I don’t need anything else for a buzz! There’s … Continue reading →

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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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