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Chauvin’s conviction breaks a pattern

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd breaks a pattern. History is full of abusers of black people (many who are considered heroes) who were never held accountable for their actions. The politics of race has prejudiced untold … Continue reading →

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Color-blind shouldn’t mean “looking the other way”

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Being silent about racial disparity isn’t being “color-blind.” It’s looking the other way. It’s time to open the blinds and see racial views more clearly. Color-blind? When police are on the lookout for a dangerous black male, every black man … Continue reading →

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Robot in church?

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Going to church doesn’t require anything from people that robots couldn’t do. It’s important that Christ-followers not become church robots. It takes living people full of the risen Jesus to go beyond church as usual.

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Approaching the mystery of Jesus like Mary did

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Approaching Jesus through analysis leads to theology. Approaching Him through pondering leads to adoration. Mary treasured and pondered in her heart, the amazing words and prophesies about Him. As His mother, her heart loved and adored Him. Be like Mary! … Continue reading →

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Who’s there (walking to Emmaus)?

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

Who’s there? Two disciples walked And talked With Jesus, On the way To Emmaus, Unaware That He was there. And still today, Many Christians Live that way. The Emmaus 5 phases of becoming aware of Jesus 1) Informed unawareness; 2) … Continue reading →

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Experience continual Jesus-connection, like grapes on a vine

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

“Abide in the vine.” Be continually aware of the living Jesus. Stay consciously connected to Him. A part-time awareness of Jesus (on again, off again) falls far short of His command to “Abide in Me.” It’s easy to sit in … Continue reading →

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Guilt isn’t bondage. It’s a call to freedom!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Guilt isn’t bondage. Just the opposite. It shows you what’s holding you in bondage and is a guide to freedom. Guilt is a product of your own behavior. It’s not caused by other people’s opinions of your behavior. It’s better … Continue reading →

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Chirp, tweet, & cheer up

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Tweet, chirp,And cheer up,Like a birdSinging on a branch. Glad words can interrupt your misery and point you to victory. When you talk to yourself, it helps if you’re kind. Life is full of overlooked beauty that is patiently waiting … Continue reading →

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What is your “Jesus awareness number”?

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

The more aware you become of the presence of Jesus, the more you will be impacted by His power. Christians too often go offline with Jesus and go through daily life with no “innernet” connection. Then they wonder why they … Continue reading →

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Fishing within for positive thoughts

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

We all have healthy, uplifting, and creative thoughts. However, if we don’t begin to explore and express them, we remain mostly unaware of them. Search for the good things in your mind. Life fish in a river, hope-filled thoughts flow … Continue reading →

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