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Love should never be confused with approval

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Love isn’t approval. If you approve of someone’s self-destructive behavior, you don’t truly care about them. Unconditional approval is deceptive. To approve of “whatever,” opens the door to evil. Because we humans are easily misled, our feelings of self-approval are … Continue reading →

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Thoughts that make assumptions based on a person’ color

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

Living in a society where color has been a major issue for centuries (and remains one today), it’s hard not to sometimes have negative thoughts about people based on the shade of their skin. Such thoughts are often seen as … Continue reading →

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The joy of being a Jesus-first person

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

When the risen Jesus is priority one, it clearly shines through what a person says and does. Jesus-first people keep Jesus always on their mind and overflowing from their heart. They are so filled with joy and excitement about what … Continue reading →

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Warning: Trivialized Christianity is not a substitute for the risen Jesus

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Steve Simms

The attempt to make Christianity acceptable (even comfortable) has made it trivial. Trivialized Christianity is a century’s-long attempt to tame, cage, domesticate, and control the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” (the risen Jesus). A trivialized Christian finds many things … Continue reading →

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We need a humble eye, not humble pie

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

A humble eye learns to see things the way God sees them, not the way we see them. It sees life and all it’s amenities as undeserved gifts. Humility has nothing to boast about. It doesn’t pretend to outsmart reality. … Continue reading →

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It takes courage to think about humility

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

Humility is what it is. It doesn’t try to impress other people. The phrase “humble beginnings” implies humility is something to be left behind, but to abandon humility is to surrender to ego. Humility requires being honest about your faults, … Continue reading →

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You’ve got ’em (thoughts from God)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thoughts from God aren’t hidden from you. When you don’t notice them, it’s because you’re hiding from them. If you begin to notice and focus on thoughts from God, you’ll begin to experience amazing new perspectives on life. Thoughts from … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from God (are common)

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

God is able to put thoughts in your mind. Ideas about God aren’t enough. Learn to recognize the thoughts that He sends you. Thoughts that nudge you toward goodness, kindness, peace, and patience aren’t from yourself. They’re thoughts from God. … Continue reading →

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The myth that modern society “follows the science”

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

We can’t “follow the science” and follow our feelings, desires, and opinions at the same time. When we, humans don’t like something, we tend to default to our opinions about it instead of pursuing the truth about it. Since our … Continue reading →

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Optimize what beautifies your life

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Negative emotions are optional. You have the opportunity to opt out of them by optimizing your optimism. A profound purpose produces passion and persistence. Do you have a compelling reason to live joyfully? Think of something positive and helpful that … Continue reading →

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