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“I hear the screams.” –Viola Fletcher remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre @ 107 years old

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

Seven year old, Viola Fletcher, was put to bed on the night of May 31, 1921, in her home in the Greenwood community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Suddenly her family woke her up and told her they had to leave. Over … Continue reading →

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Inner Christianity as taught by the Bible

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Inner Christianity As taught by the Bible: Christ in you, Inner rivers of living water, The kingdom of God Is within you, Being led by the Spirit, The Holy Spirit who lives in us, Having the mind of Christ, Live … Continue reading →

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Say goodbye to self-focus & hello to Jesus

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

The bestThingThat youCan doIs toPursueJesus. When I focus on the living Jesus, happiness fills my peripheral vision. The persistent pursuit of the living Jesus is the discovery of unspeakable joy and peace beyond understanding. Jesus didn’t give His disciples the … Continue reading →

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TN Commissioner of Agriculture, Cotton Ivy, at a Pentecostal Church

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Originally posted on Free Gas for Your Think Tank — Short Reflections, Lasting Encouragement:
Cotton Ivy was the Commissioner of Agriculture for the state of Tennessee from 1989-1995.  The building in the picture is named after him:  the L.H. “Cotton”…

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Amazing Grace is inner Christianity — freedom from bondage to sin

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Society says to follow your feelings, desires, and opinions. The Bible says to make them all obey Jesus. Amazing graceGives you powerTo replaceDeceptive desiresWith what God requires. Clear out your heart.Make room forThe living JesusTo freely workInside you. Inner Christianity … Continue reading →

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Taming your inner wilderness

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you don’t tameThe wildernessInside you,It will overgrowAnd devour you. If you’re having trouble finding happiness around you, that’s because it must first be discovered and developed within you. Trying to spread happiness and hope to other people is the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to blow up religious boxes

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

The early Christians preached and demonstrated the presence of Jesus everywhere. They didn’t just sit to be passively preached to. Christ in you,Woohoo!The hope of glory.Celebrate His story! Prayer’s not talkingTo the air.It’s airing your heartTo the living God. Pentecost … Continue reading →

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Pentecost = supernatural power to live out the Beatitudes

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pentecost gives us supernatural power to live out the Beatitudes. Read Matthew 5 (the Beatitudes) and Acts 2 (Pentecost) together. “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . ” Pentecost demonstrates the Beatitudes. Jesus’ disciples, who were broken and … Continue reading →

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Can Pentecost happen to you today?

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pentecost then and NOW! Waiting, praying, Longing to be filled With the presence of God, And suddenly came The sound of mighty wind, A sight that looked like fire, And inner geysers Of joy unspeakable Running over, Uncapped and spewing … Continue reading →

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Pentecost–spiritual fire & unknown languages

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Moses saw the burning bush. People today need to see hearts burning for Jesus. Will your heart be one of them? Fire fall,Heart callFor allTo followJesusAnd prayHis words! Pentecost ignited the followers of Jesus, but gradually, spiritual fire was replaced … Continue reading →

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