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Church “attendance-citis”

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

Attendance-citis? “Religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance.” –William Booth Beware of attendance-citis — attending church without attending to the voice of the living Jesus. Attendance-citis makes Christianity an appendix to life, not it’s main focus. … Continue reading →

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Love, self-control, & mental health

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

When I replace my will with God’s will, my mental health improves. What you put in your body effects your physical health. What you put in your mind effects your mental health. Choose wisely. Don’t believe every thought you think. … Continue reading →

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Seeing beyond a hoodie . . .

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

If you have trouble seeing beyond a hoodie, perhaps this can help. https://amzn.to/2ENVjos

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Love isn’t always a cute Hallmark card

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

We can’t diminish God’s love. However, we can disrespect it, reject it, rebel against it, and alienate ourselves from God. God’s love for you isn’t a license for you to disrespect Him and ignore His commandments. Love is not always … Continue reading →

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A book helps me follow Jesus!

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

(Don’t listen to those who try to get you to think less of the Bible.) Some people claim to “follow Jesus, not a book,” but if they don’t obey the Bible, inspired by Jesus, do they really follow Him? The … Continue reading →

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Society is training people to follow their own desires. Church should train them to follow the living Jesus instead.

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ calls people to follow Him. Nowadays they’re following their feelings, desires, and compulsions. Christ calls people to repent of their sins. Nowadays people are repenting of their gender. Christ doesn’t offer His approval of our will. He offers us … Continue reading →

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COGIC Pastor’s review of Off the RACE Track

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

My friend and Church of God in Christ (COGIC) pastor, Larry Britton, reviewed my book: “Steve Simms’ book, Off the Race Track, is thoroughly informative and creative in its approach to sharing many of the details of the African American … Continue reading →

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Church should let imperfect people listen to God

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Don’t look for a perfect church, but for a church where imperfect people are trusted to hear God, listened to and not just lectured.When church replaced the awe of God for the sound of a sermon, it became more about … Continue reading →

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People’s approval is a poor substitute for a clear conscience

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

When your conscience approves of your behavior, you aren’t needy for people’s approval. However, it’s hard to be happy if you continually ignore the disapproval of your conscience. No one has the right to make you approve of something that you believe … Continue reading →

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Making shadows & fears disappear

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Shadows and fears mean light is being blocked. Remove the blockages and the shadows and fears go away!  Racial shadows hang over America. We need to look beyond our shadowy “race track” & dare to see the light. Perhaps the shadows of racism linger so … Continue reading →

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