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9 Greek Words That Can Set Your Heart on Fire

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

The world today is awash in technology. The English word technology comes from two Greek words: tekhne meaning “skill” and logia meaning “the study of.” Yet with all of our technology, knowledge, and skills our hearts aren’t filled with love, … Continue reading →

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Real Deal Christianity

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Real deal Christianity is about learning to set aside everything that distances you from God. It’s about avoiding anything that hinders your awareness of the living presence of King Jesus. It’s God’s kingdom ruling and reigning within you on earth … Continue reading →

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Advice From Howler Monkeys

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s a piece of advice I heard from howler monkeys. God put howler monkeys in tropical treetops to cry out like a mighty rushing wind. Their sound is a call to human beings to keep hunger and thirst (Matthew 5:6) … Continue reading →

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Which for you?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Steve Simms
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6 Mysteries I’ve Never Solved

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

Much about life is hard to understand. It keeps me asking why? 1) The mystery of bitterness and unkindness: Bye-bye, bitterness.Bye-bye, resentment.Hello, forgiveness.I’m gonna follow Christ!(Ephesians 4:31-32) 2) The mystery of racism: The terrible cruelty of both the horrible human … Continue reading →

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Death Valley

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

John Muir was an American author who explored and wrote about nature. Because of his role in preserving wilderness areas in the United States, he is known as “the father of the national parks.” This is what John wrote about … Continue reading →

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Is Easter Merely a Ritual?

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

My morning ritual is to stay in bed for a while and to listen to the risen Jesus as He forms words and thoughts in my mind. Then I get up and spend the next couple of hours writing them … Continue reading →

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Seeking Truth & Avoiding Wolves

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

I want to live in truth and avoid deception. That’s very hard to do and I’ve never been fully successful at it. However, I have found two great sources that ring true within my inner depths: The great Shepherd of … Continue reading →

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The Subconscious Law Against Pure Joy

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Little children experience pure joy. You can see true happiness shining on their faces as they spontaneously play. Yet as we grow toward adulthood that joy is slowly toned down until it is mostly lost. It’s as if there is … Continue reading →

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MCDA Is Fantastic News

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

MCDA — Make Christianity Discipleship Again. Jesus never made discipleship optional, but churches have. Christianity began as daily discipleship but gradually shifted into mere Sunday church attendance. Jesus told His first followers to go and make disciples, (Matthew 28:19-20) not … Continue reading →

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