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Heart-distancing isn’t healthy (a closed heart is a lonely place to live)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

A closed heart is a lonely place to live. To share from the heart is to tell the truth with openness and vulnerability–to let the inner you come into view. Some people keep their heart closed to try to protect … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Spirit — Goodness!

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Goodness and selfishness repel each other. They refuse to peacefully coexist. People are designed to run on goodness. Alternative fuels mess up their engine. Humans tends to naturally drift into badness, but we have to intentionally pursue goodness. Greatness isn’t … Continue reading →

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Avoid the unkindness kickback

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Rampant unkindness tramples the human spirit. However, kindness can do miracles. It can turn an enemy into a friend. Anything can be expressed with kindness, even the strongest disagreement. Unkindness is the outward reflection of a disturbed heart and mind. … Continue reading →

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A heart free of racism

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

If there’s no racism in your heart, you don’t feel threatened when genuine racism is exposed in history (or in contemporary society). Instead you’ll be glad that it’s finally coming to the light. Racism trains us to see different skin … Continue reading →

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You can’t overcome impatience in a hurry

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Patience isn’t a prisoner to time frames and to-do lists. Patience isn’t upset by delay. Patience appreciates moments, not just results. Patience waits without complaining. It endures with inner peace because it never lets go of hope. However, anger frequently … Continue reading →

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Loving thru the fruit of the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

The fruit of the Spirit is love. Joy is love shared. Peace is when love meets anxiety. Patience is love over time. Kindness is love in action. Goodness is the character of love. Faithfulness is the loyalty of love. Gentleness … Continue reading →

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Inner peace — a beautiful release that makes anxiety cease

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without peace of mind, life will always seem unkind. Anxiety will make you feel like a victim instead of an overcomer. If you continually welcome thoughts and feelings that disturb your inner peace, anxiety will be your way of life. … Continue reading →

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Joyful thoughts to give you joy

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often we let the weeds of life overrun and destroy our joy, gladness, and delight. An unhappy heart needs weeding. Joy is contagious, but you can’t catch it from unhappy people or from people who mask their heart. Life … Continue reading →

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Fresh & practical thoughts about love overcoming hate

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Love is a better way to disagree than hate. Let’s disagree better. Persistent love can transform a foe into a friend. Confronting evil with love is a great weapon against evil. It doesn’t escalate the evil, but exposes it in … Continue reading →

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Supernatural combo — the living Jesus & the Bible

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to be led by the Spirit and surrendered to the rule (kingdom) of God. When Jesus is more than religions information and becomes within you, living animation, you experience supernatural transformation. Christians are called to live and … Continue reading →

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