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Jesus advocates peace

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus says, “Bless those who curse you.” Wouldn’t that be an interesting policy? Jesus says, “Do good to those who hate you.” Following Jesus is much harder than most people think. “Love your enemies.” If Jesus really means that, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Christianity needs more “heartials” and fewer facials

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Facials are fine, but what we all really need is heartials. When Christians gather with a “minister to me” attitude instead of a “let’s minister to one another” attitude, we miss much that God has for us. Perhaps a group … Continue reading →

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More compassion would make a better & more peaceful world

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Compassionate thoughts and feelings come from God. If you follow them, they will lead you to Him. A lack of compassion for others frequently cause us to get distracted by and entangled with self. Life is better when we choose … Continue reading →

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New wineskins for Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus talked about the need for new wineskins. New wineskins allow room for the body of Christ to manifest supernatural heart-connection between Christ-followers. Old wineskins have hardened into religious systems and traditions. Systems are great and help humans function in … Continue reading →

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Last year’s ruts make new year changes difficult. We need SPaction!

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often New Year’s Day is but a fleeting moment of briefly thinking beyond the monotony of the old year. However, status quo (year after year) isn’t a gift of the Spirit. For a year (or a decade) to pass … Continue reading →

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See Jesus, hear Jesus, speak Jesus! Go beyond denial.

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians live by: “See not Jesus, hear not Jesus, speak not Jesus.” If you are unaware of “Christ in you,” perhaps He’s not. Being unaware of the presence of the risen Jesus, is like being in a spiritual … Continue reading →

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“Walk in the Spirit” with continual awareness of the living Jesus

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

To “walk in the Spirit” is to maintain continual awareness of the risen Jesus. The first step toward Christian growth is awareness of the risen Jesus. The second is obedience to Him. I love to maintain awareness of the living … Continue reading →

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Football players celebrate in their struggles, Christians can, too.

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

Early Christians, like football players, knew how to find joy in the middle of struggles and pain. They knew how to celebrate! Sometimes God just wants us to get our ego, our traditions, and our stuff out of His way … Continue reading →

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Christmas best list . . .

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

I love to daily live in the Noel of Emmanuel — God with us — as reality, not religion! Here are some of my Christmas bests: The best Christmas advice — “Wise men still seek Him.” The best Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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You can (and need to) feed yourself spiritually

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

Infants are fed, but Christians need to be encouraged, trained, and allowed to feed themselves and not kept dependent on a talk. Feed yourself spiritually. I like to take the Bible straight, not filtered thru commentary, traditions, and opinions. Reading … Continue reading →

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