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Observation — a key to happiness

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

You can spotA lotThat’s gotYou stopped,If you observeYour thought patterns. Our emotions often distort our perception. Truth stands on the solid foundation of reality, not on flimsy feelings. Believing that perception is reality makes truth a casualty. If there’s no … Continue reading →

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Notice: There’s much you don’t notice

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Amid sermonsAnd ceremonies,God is oftenUnoticed. Just becauseYou’re unaware,Doesn’t meanGod’s not there. To notice JesusThroughout the dayIs to liveIn a very special way. If you don’t feel fortunate, it’s because you’re too distracted or too busy to notice the good things … Continue reading →

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Wisdom ain’t antiquated

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Here’s the deal.The pain you feelWon’t fully healIf you stay asleepAt the wheel. Wisdom ain’t antiquated.It sure beatsTrying to stay buzzedAnd medicated. Wisdom isn’t outdated. It improves lives today just like it always has. The reason many thoughts, feelings, and … Continue reading →

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What does “Merry Christmas” really mean?

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Have a joyous day celebrating the birth of the resurrected, ever-present Jesus Christ! Stand in awe of how He gave His life for you and for the world. Surrender to Him and let Him be the Lord and Master of … Continue reading →

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Jesus–He’s not a baby anymore!

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus’ birth, although surrounded by unusual events, was a normal birth. His conception, however, was one of a kind! To keep picturing the infant Jesus in a manger is cute, but He’s not there anymore. Now He wants to live … Continue reading →

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Ideas about feeling better

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Our desires often lie to us and tell us that external things will heal our emotional pain, when all they do is mask it. If people were as willing to unmask their heart as they are their face, the world … Continue reading →

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Christmas forgets

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

As you remember the birth of Jesus may you experience His presence and glory in your heart and life. Just because the living Jesus is invisible as the Holy Spirit, doesn’t mean that we should ignore His presence most of … Continue reading →

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When jolly & melancholy volley

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

When jollyAnd melancholyVolleyFor your mind,Grab the jolly,Not the melancholy. To narcissizeYour thinkingIs to minimizeYour happiness. Our emotions give us feedback that tells us how well we are managing our thoughts, desires, and behaviors. Thinking can be great fun if you … Continue reading →

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Religitics — mixing religion & politics

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you mix politics and religion, you get religitics. Religitics believes that government should impose some religious views on people. It’s hard to trust in politics (human kingdoms) and trust in God’s kingdom at the same time. They tend to … Continue reading →

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Jesus in the midst of the lampstands: Menorah & Ekklesia

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Did the risen Jesus compare gatherings of His followers to the Jewish Menorah? I believe He did so in the book of Revelation. The apostle (sent one) named John, who had been one of Jesus’ closets disciples, had a vision … Continue reading →

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