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The Invisible Man Who Changed My Life

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I didn’t see him with my eyes, but although he was invisible to me, he changed my life. In an instant everything shifted within me and my whole life seemed different. I’ve never been the same since the moment I … Continue reading →

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The “Withouts” (needing the Beatitudes and the fruit of the Spirit)

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Life will go better if you avoid being without the Beatitudes and the fruit of the Spirit! Open your life up to them today! Some desires need to be resisted. Others need to be cultivated. Wisdom knows the difference.

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Making the most of the marvelous mystery of Christ in you . . .

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

To delight in what you desire is death. To delight in what God desires is life. Grace isn’t the end of salvation. It’s the beginning. Christ comes into people as a seed. In a heart that is poor in spirit, … Continue reading →

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It is about you! (Jesus makes it personal)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus begins The Sermon on the Mount with “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” and “Blessed are those who mourn . . .” He goes on to say, “Blessed are those who are persecuted . . .” Then suddenly Jesus … Continue reading →

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The beatitudinal cycle of prayer

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

I woke up with this thought on my mind today: “For relief beyond belief: Instead of forcing yourself to believe–receive and perceive the presence of Jesus.” I think that’s the key to heart-felt prayer. It freely flows from the risen … Continue reading →

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Present tense proclamation of the risen Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

We need present tense proclamation. Too many sermons teach Christians to look for Jesus in the past and in the future, but neglect to teach Christians to see, encounter, surrender to, and daily obey the continually risen Jesus in the … Continue reading →

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