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Swallow pride, follow Jesus, and be set free inside!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

If you’re a Christian, you’re an actual part of the body of Christ. How’s your part doing? Instead of religious observance, perhaps we need to observe and obey the risen Jesus. Biblically, there are no passive, non-functioning members of the … Continue reading →

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Violence, insults, hostility and an effective alternative

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

Violence has always been a part of society, even part of much of our entertainment. Perhaps what we enjoy watching is influential. Humans tend to resort to meanness (and even violence) if we have trouble getting what we want by … Continue reading →

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the incredible, readable, livable Bible

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

For nearly 5 decades I’ve been regularly reading a book that still gets me high & excited when I read it. My daily experience of Bible reading is almost indescribable!

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heart-lab experiments for individuals & groups

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Creativity is a thought-lab where various ideas are mixed together to discover helpful associations that make life better. Since the Creator became a human in Jesus, Christianity should the most creative activity on earth (not a spectator event). Christianity suffers … Continue reading →

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Knock-knock — Jesus is knocking!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

Knock-knock. / Who’s there? / Jesus. / Jesus who? / Jesus Christ–the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Jesus is always knocking. He wants you to hear, open up, and continually interact with Him. All of the inner knocking in your … Continue reading →

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Where do you go to Jesus and His invisible Spirit?

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus is present today as the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is invisible. The Holy Spirit isn’t a doctrine to be taught but Christ’s presence to be listened to and obeyed. To be led by the Spirit we have to learn … Continue reading →

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Some desires are bad!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

The strength of a desire isn’t the measure of its correctness. Every desire isn’t desirable. Desires that defy your conscience should be resolutely refuted, resisted, and repulsed. Letting desire, rather than wise deliberation, lead in decision making seldom results in … Continue reading →

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SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION A heart touched by invisible love (An unseen human heart, Not a physical one), Is in various degrees, Moved by healing, tender emotion, Changed, and rearranged. Love isn’t taught by lecture. It’s caught by open … Continue reading →

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DARE TO READ A SLAVE NARRATIVE

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

Every American should read At least one slave narrative, The personal account of someone Who courageously escaped The brutality of human trafficking inflicted By men history usually considers honorable, And get the other side of the story of slavery. There … Continue reading →

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Short Bible quotes & 1 powerful sentence about each 1

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith.” Don’t let religious leaders hold your faith back. The Holy Spirit is the inner Counselor whose sessions are continuous unless you stop Him. “Quench not the Spirit.” Look! Christianity … Continue reading →

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