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To let go of regret, reset.

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Regrets are in the past; choices are in the present. Although you can’t undo your regrets, you are free to reset and to make fresh choices today. Self-focus leads to a lifestyle of ongoing “relationshipwreck” — broken hearts, shattered friendships, … Continue reading →

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Is this racism?

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

Racism? A few days ago I was having a conversation with a white woman. When several young black guys walked by, she said, “They make me uncomfortable.” I asked, “Who? “She said, “They might grab my purse.” I said, “Anybody … Continue reading →

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Orchards don’t just happen

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Orchards and vineyards don’t just happen. They must be planted, tended, pruned, and cultivated. The fruit of the Holy Spirit must be cultivated. It doesn’t just grow wild in an untended heart. The fruit of the Spirit is the character … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus happy with church as usual?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Surrender controlAnd rollWith Jesus’ flow. If people gathered to honor you, but ignored your presence among them, you wouldn’t like it. Jesus probably doesn’t either. Without ongoing, personal interaction with the living Jesus, Christianity is just one more religion. When … Continue reading →

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More than self-driving cars, the world needs Christ-driven people.

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

More than self-driving cars, the world needs Christ-driven people. If you give up controlAnd freely rollWith the living Jesus,You’ll be made whole. Set your lifeOn Christ-controlAnd let the living JesusDrive you to His goal. Pain becomes gainWhen it motivates youTo … Continue reading →

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Religious structures and Jesus didn’t (don’t) get along

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

To experience being unstructured and spontaneous, many people depend on alcohol. The new wine of the Holy Spirit works for me! The flow of the Holy Spirit and religious structure are often at odds. Too often, in Christianity, structure is … Continue reading →

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Prepare the Waze of the Lord

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Sort thruThe thoughtsWithin youTo doThe fewFrom GodAnd they’llGrow intoMany. If Jesus was doing His earthly ministry in 2021 He might say, “I am the Waze, the truth, and the life.” (If John the Baptist was alive in 2021, he might … Continue reading →

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Awe-sitivity — the wonder of it all

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

When awe sneaksInto your heart,Linger.Wonder.Gasp.Let inspired tearsFreely flow. Make way for awe.To avoid itIs to missThe brillianceAnd magnitudeOf life. Awe for life matters!Deep and profundWonder and respectFor human lifeIs momentous. If you’re unwilling To live beyond self And be aware … Continue reading →

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Realizing God’s real makes a really big difference in life

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Because your unaware,Doesn’t meanThat God’s not there,Unnoticed in life’s glare. The realization that God is real will make a really big difference in your life. When you’re unaware of God, you live like He is absent, even when you’re surrounded … Continue reading →

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The idea of a human color hierarchy is a myth

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

My fellow human beings, thru all their struggles and faults, have beauty within. I’m glad to be part of the human race! Unfortunately, a cruel focus on skin-color has filled centuries with indescribable pain. Let’s focus on kindness. 21st century … Continue reading →

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