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Be Encouraged. There is Hope.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

* Life can be better.* Choices matter. * Hurts can be healed.* Attitude matters. * Guilt can be forgiven.* Thoughts and words matter.* People can change. * Encouragement is powerful.* Hope can arise. * Jesus became real to me in … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Thing I Own Is My Self-Focused Human Nature

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The oldest thing that I own and still use today is my self-focused human nature. I was born with it. The more I give in to it and obey its thoughts, feelings, and desires, the more messed up I become. … Continue reading →

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Can the devil throw you with a stone?

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Attune toChrist in you.Let Him guideFrom insideYour heart.Be Spirit-led,Not desire-led;Jesus-led,Not temptation-led. Beware of the devil’s stumbling stones! What you let Christ do in you is much more powerful than what you try to do for yourself. A plastic surgeon can’t … Continue reading →

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If people would rely on Jesus as much as they do on alcohol . . .

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Need hope?Too much drinkingWill give you a hangover,But full surrenderTo the ever-living JesusWill give you a gloriousInner makeover! The best wayOut of a funkIsn’t to get drunk.It’s better to chunkThe alcoholAnd let Jesus plunkYour painDown the drain. If you thinkYou … Continue reading →

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No need to be sad or boring–the Bible says, “Rejoice.”

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

No need to be sad, dull, or boring. The Bible says to “rejoice.”

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