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Christianity is either human-desire-led or Spirit-led

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians are led by our own desires, we disagree with and separate from each other; when Spirit-led we unite heart-to-heart. Church separates Christians into thousands of groups, denominations, and tribes, but Jesus prayed that we all be one. Church … Continue reading →

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Battery Church

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Battery “church” is like a special battery, all decked out to preach to some lowly batteries. Unfortunately, it’s powerless because there are no connections and little unity for the power to flow through. Christianity’s not sitting in a religious audience … Continue reading →

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Does saying, “I’ll be honest,” mean you been insincere up to that moment?

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Insincerity is motivated by the fear of truth. The fear of truth too often robs us of freedom from lies and deception. A closed heart feels threatened by sincerity. When people say, “I’ll be honest,” I wonder what they’ve been … Continue reading →

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Opt for optimism

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

I think that I’m by nature a pessimist, but rationally I choose to be an optimist. I work very hard at it. Life looks beautiful when viewed thru the prism of optimism. My favorite “ism” is optimism. Will your struggles … Continue reading →

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Christian formality? Or flowing with Jesus?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Prayers that you allowTo spontaneously flow,With words from deep within,Will connect your heart with God. Let go and let God flowFrom deep within you.“Quench not the Spirit.” Like a river, the living Jesus will carry you where He’s going, but … Continue reading →

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Take time to be silly & to ponder

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Innocent silliness that makes people smile is always worthwhile. If you can’t find happiness in everyday moments, it does little good to pursue it elsewhere. Life’s full of currents trying to push and pull you. Make sure you want to … Continue reading →

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Falling on ice

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Black ice Shoved my feet aside And I did suddenly collide With the asphalt On my elbow & hip. Bruised, swollen, & aching, I thank God That I wasn’t seriously hurt.

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Self-assembly–putting yourself together with God’s help

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

You can assemble thoughts and ideas in ways that magnify hope. Your life will eventually be mastered by whatever your mind continually magnifies. Disappointments are less disappointing if you refuse to let your mind magnify them. If you would refuse … Continue reading →

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Complexity matters — especially in politics

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Complexity matters. Nothing is as simple as it seems. Complexity is your friend. It calls you to continually search for truth and understanding. People are complex. To think you know someone based on one issue is naiveté. When you disagree … Continue reading →

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Jesus is eternal, but sermons aren’t supposed to be

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

I can’t find the idea in Scripture that meetings of the body of Christ, need to be built around a sermon. If Christians spent more time reading the Bible with an open heart, we wouldn’t feel such a need to … Continue reading →

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