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I Strive to Stay Ever Focused on the Lordship of the Risen Jesus

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

To keep Jesus as my Lord (1 Corinthians 8:6)) requires the never-ending surrender of all else to Him. (John 20:28) My passion is to keep Christ alone as my cornerstone. Day and night, night and day, I seek to surrender … Continue reading →

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I Watch and Listen to Someone Special

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to watch and listen to someone special. But not just to unwind after a demanding day. I do it all the time. Keeping my eyes and ears attuned to this person keeps me from getting wound up in … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Escaping Self-Focus

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

My biggest challenge has always been escaping from self-focus. My thoughts, feelings, and desires continually clamor for my attention. However, one day the person who was the focus of the most shocking week in human history shocked me by stepping … Continue reading →

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Intention is More Important Than Invention

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The most important intention in my life, is my intention to follow and obey my conscience. I purposely intend to live outside of my comfort zone. I strive to always think, say, and do what is right. Every time I … Continue reading →

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My Road to Hope

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Let go and letHope in ChristLive in you,But more than just hope,Let Christ, Himself,Live insideTo direct and guideAll you think,Say and do.Let your hope be builtOn nothing lessThan the rockOf revelationDirectly fromGod the Father.Let Jesus beYour living LordAnd always lead … Continue reading →

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“The Bright and Morning Star”

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Ponder This! EmmanuelHas come to beAn inner well.O taste and see,Ponder and enjoyJesus gems,Christ in you!Jesus putsHis gemsIn your heart.Don’t miss them.Jesus callsInside you.Hear Him.Jesus comforts.Jesus guides.Jesus nudges.Jesus teaches.Jesus prompts.Jesus abides.Hear Him speakWithin you. Your mind and your heart receive … Continue reading →

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The Book of God’s Presence

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this question in my mind: “What percentage of your life is lived without conscious contact with God?” Then these thoughts began to flow from me: Religion tendsTo talk aboutGod as distantAnd live withoutConstant contactWith … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing I’ve Ever Found and Kept

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

The best thing that I’ve ever found and kept is a heart-to-heart relationship with the risen Jesus Christ. Jesus thrills me day and night! I love to continually converse with Him! Jesus has taught me that He frequently puts promptings … Continue reading →

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I’m Always Asking for a Closer Relationship with Jesus

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

“Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.” –King David in Psalm 26:8. In David’s day the house where God lived and the place where His glory dwelt was in the Holy of Holies … Continue reading →

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I’m Curious About How to Encourage All the Discouraged People

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

All the discouraged people want hope. They pursue it in political figures and hunt for it in celebrity-worship. They look for it in religion and even grasp for it in mind altering substances. I’m curious about how to encourage all … Continue reading →

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