Tag Archives: Christian spirituality

Being Pulled in Opposite Directions

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Life is a battle. It frequently pulls us in opposite directions. We live in an inner tug of war between right and wrong. Conscience pulls one way; temptation another. People need to beware! (Luke 12:1) It’s easy to think you … Continue reading →

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An Unusual Food

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

My specialty is a food that many people know nothing about. It’s truly amazing. I try to consume this food as often as I can. I learned about this food in the Bible. Jesus said: “I have food to eat … Continue reading →

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An Easier Way to Live

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Someone said that lazy people look for an easier way to do things. Perhaps all of us humans need an easier way to do life. Instead of constantly stressing and striving to feel better about our self-image, perhaps we should … Continue reading →

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Try Faithfulness

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

Faithfulness? Faithfulness is repeatedly and consistently doing what is right. Being continually faithful to God in small things produces great strength. This is how faith works. Faith is faithfulness. When faithfulness is the hardest rise to the occasion. Persistently seek … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy to Put Off Observing

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

You can’t appreciate what you won’t observe. You are probably overlooking a lot of things. Look and see! True faith is much more than merely believing in the existence of God. True faith is to continually observe, experience, rely on, … Continue reading →

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Maturity (Step-by Step)

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I heard the word (and acrostic) PETS throughout the night last night. A powerful way to feel “like a grown up” is to put PETS into daily action. PETS for spreading faith, hope, and love are: P — Pray with … Continue reading →

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I’m Attempting to Abide

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hey good looking (all nice and religious) what ya got cooking in your soul? Where is the fruit of the Spirit in your thoughts, feelings, desires, opinions, and actions. I don’t know about you, but I am constantly attempting to … Continue reading →

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Hunger to Know God Better

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to beLike a dewdropOn a grass bladeAnd to sparkleIn the sunlightOf Jesus Christ. The focus of church could be on something much greater than listening to one person preach every week. The focus of church could be on … Continue reading →

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The Culture of Kindness

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

Before the kingdom of God happens outwardly it happens inwardly inside of a human heart. That has been happening, without observation, for 2,000 years and has created a culture of purity, righteousness, and kindness. Christians are called to be authoritative … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Energy Doesn’t Come from a Temple

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

God had King Solomon build a temple. During the dedication of the temple the glory of the Lord filled the temple. All the people present knelt with their faces to the ground as they worshipped and thanked God. (2 Chronicles … Continue reading →

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