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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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Mindsets (setting the settings for your mind)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Every state of mind Isn’t beneficial. Some are detrimental. It’s not judgmental To know the difference. To be universally likedIs an unattainable goal.It’s better to seekPeace of soul. People often frownWhen they’re bogged downBy the thoughts and feelingsThey carry around. … Continue reading →

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A rare kind of learning

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

There’s a rare kind of learning, beyond remembering and analyzing, that reveals the wisdom to live free of negative emotions and self-harming thoughts. Although we learn much information, if we neglect to learn how to successfully manage our thoughts, feelings, … Continue reading →

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Words can be cruel

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

Cruelty doesn’t have to involve actions. It can come forth in words alone. Cruel words breed more cruel words and will eventually lead to cruel actions. Words that attempt to justify cruelty are cruel. Being “cruelty free” involves avoiding cruel … Continue reading →

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Being alive is vastly under appreciated.

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

We too oftenLet life be annoying,When it’s somethingWe should be enjoying. Being alive gives you an ongoing opportunity to adjust and optimize the settings on your thoughts and feelings. An analytical mind sees little meaning in life, but a deeply … Continue reading →

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If you can breathe, you’re blessed!

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Cold air shows people’s breath. A cold attitude shows the hardness of their heart. Until hope happens inside of you, you haven’t really been inspiried. Information’s not enough. Let inspiration and insight pitch in to brighten your inner world. If … Continue reading →

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Anticipating happiness can make you happy NOW!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Positive expectationLeads toJoyful anticipation.What are youHopeful about? To expect disappointmentIs to be disappointedBefore anything disappointingHappens. Looking aheadWith dreadOr anxietyIs worry.I callLooking aheadWith hopeWorglee. If you hesitateTo anticipateGood things,You”ll miss outOn the joyOf hope. Your thoughts aren’t hidden. They show in … Continue reading →

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Jesus unplugged?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Christianity was never meant to be unplugged from the presence and power of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. A relationship with Jesus will go cold and formal if it isn’t continually revitalized. Is Jesus unplugged in your life? When their … Continue reading →

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Get beyond the Babe . . .

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

They say Christmas is Christ’s birthday, but the living Jesus is rarely included in the festivities. It’s such an odd birthday celebration. It tends to either ignore Jesus or portray Him as a helpless infant. (To frequently portray a famous … Continue reading →

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