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Do you have the courage to observe?

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

People who say, “I’m trying to find myself,” often do everything that they can to avoid self-observation. You can’t know yourself if you’re unwilling to honestly observe both your abilities and your faults. Life is full of obvious wake-up calls, … Continue reading →

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Sky parade

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

I looked out and saw A parade of clouds Sailing by in the sky. Dark and light With color bright, Creative shapes and sizes, What a glorious sight!

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Weak days

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Everybody you meet is weak.We all struggle with defeat.In that you’re not unique. Weakness is a guideThat can free usFrom enslavement to egoAnd the prison of pride. The realization of our weakness frees us from pride and enables us to … Continue reading →

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Christianity desperately needs to be revitalized

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

“The truth will set you free.” It’s time for Christians to gather and allow everyone present the freedom to obey the Spirit. When Christian worship is overmanaged and overcontrolled, there’s little or no room for the living Jesus to do … Continue reading →

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I get juiced by daily Bible boost

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

I love to beLike a kiteIn the wind,Lifted by the SpiritTo soar like an eagle. The Bible isn’t a course of study.It’s light to unmuddy your heartAnd get you on God’s course. The Bible,Read with the headFeels dead,But read with … Continue reading →

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Jesus or Barabbas? True prophets or false prophets?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you let yourselfGet whooped upBy a false prophet,You’ll soon be duped up. False prophets aren’t rare. Jesus said that there are many of them. If a “prophet” tells you what you want to hear, he’s probably a false prophet. … Continue reading →

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The “8-p” beati-links taught by Jesus

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

The Beatitudes are a series of life-links–steps that progress toward a life governed by the living God. They were beautifully spoken by Jesus in what is known as The Sermon on the Mount. I call them the beati-links. They’re like … Continue reading →

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Can you handle these truth jolts?

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

It’s better to be shocked by truth than snared by a comfortable untruth. Truth leads to freedom, lies to bondage. One of the most unused human rights is the right to change your opinion. When someone disagrees with you, it … Continue reading →

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Uses for excuses

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

Excuses help us avoid doing what needs to be done. They can turn challenges into roadblocks. Excuses can be used to negate opportunities. They’re able to convince us that a good idea won’t work. To continually make excuses is a … Continue reading →

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A sincere apology is worth a thousand excuses

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

No excuse is a sufficient substitute for a sincere apology. There’s no excuse for unkindness. Excuses are motivated by fear of the truth. Excessive excuses expose a guilty conscience. When you make an excuse for something, you’re admitting that you … Continue reading →

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