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Be led by God’s love

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

I wantTo be ledBy God’s hands,Not by my plans. Try this in a church service: put down the program, scratch the schedule, and see what the living Jesus can do! Anything that restricts the Holy Spirit’s freedom is a Spirit-quencher. … Continue reading →

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Christmas is too often like the World Cup without soccer

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christmas and Christians without the living Jesus visibly, presently, and actively working in and through them are like the World Cup without soccer or the Super Bowl without football. They are like a darkened light house. The Christmas season overflows … Continue reading →

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Who and/or what are you following?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

It matters who and/or what you follow. Following the hollowness of triviality leads to inner emptiness. Following yourself is dizzying — like a dog chasing its tail. When following your desires doesn’t make you happy, you’ve let them deceive you. … Continue reading →

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Don’t quit till you get to the bread (Walk to Emmaus)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let JesusAlwaysAmaze UsLike Emmaus! Let’s read the BibleTo let the living JesusContinually amaze us.The Emmaus walkersWith their knowledgeWere blind to the amazing presenceOf the living, resurrected Jesus.The Emmaus Road is everywhere,But Christians are too often unawareThat the risen JesusIs communicating … Continue reading →

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The truth lies between grace and repentance

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

Lies deflectThe light of truth.Have the courageTo honestly reflectReality. Repentance is to“Walk in the light”And no longer disguiseOr hide your lies. Liar, liarTwists the truthTo hide the evil fireOf corrupt desire. Don’t leave your soulLaying aroundIn the sinOf lying. The … Continue reading →

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Stay charged with the ever-living Jesus

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

I want to beA fruit standOf God’s SpiritGiving free samplesOf His produceTo all who pass by. Before you express your feelings, align them with reality. “Is this feeling based on truth or is it just my emotional reaction?” The closer … Continue reading →

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Something began when I was conceived that has continued unto this moment — my life! Life begins in a moment, but growth requires patience. It took nine months for me to grow from conception to birth.

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve Simms
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“Sermonoply” (The Sunday morning monopoly)

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

When one person monopolizes a church mic every week that’s a sermonoply. Giving a pastor mic control causes him to be seen as a college style teacher more than as an approachable, listening, and caring shepherd. The greatest sermon falls … Continue reading →

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The heavenly city’s earthly gathering

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

For me, the city of God is now! The risen Jesus continually thrills me! I love being aware of Jesus’ presence with me throughout the day. In ekklesia meetings Christians can interact as Spirit-led citizens of the city of God. … Continue reading →

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I saw a famous preacher humbly “step off the monologue” today

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

Today I witnessed a famous preacher lay down the religious monologue so that the Holy Spirit wouldn’t be quenched. Jim Cymbala was to be the closing speaker at the New Room Conference 2022 today. The speaker before him gave an … Continue reading →

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