Tag Archives: Christianity

Beyond City Sights

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The glory and splendor of the Lord is all around you. Take the time to notice it. Let your physical eyes observe some of the Creator’s amazing and majestic beauty and engineering in nature and its 2.2 billion species of … Continue reading →

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I Admire Humility That Releases Dynamic Unity

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

When Christians humbly open their heart to one another they discover amazing unity! There’s a supernatural heart-to-heart unity of the Spirit among Christ-followers that can be lost if not carefully maintained. Our natural desires that the Bible calls “the flesh” … Continue reading →

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Does the Concept of “God and Country” Lead to Positive Events?

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

History shows that the concept of “God and Country” often leads to “might makes right” and produces many cruel and tragic events. Faith and politics don’t have a great track record of producing peace and love and the other fruit … Continue reading →

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The Best Place For Finding Hope

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best place for finding hope is anywhere you talk to and listen to Jesus. Don’t settle for just knowing information about Him. Talk to Him now. Doctrine without discipleship makes Christians spiritually docile. Jesus isn’t seasonal like Christmas or … Continue reading →

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I Want the Hope That Empowers Me to Wait with Joy

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want the hope that empowers me to wait with joyful anticipation! I want to be a cheerful waiter, not a grumpy one. To continually focus on and surrender to the presence of Jesus is to wait well! In the … Continue reading →

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Religious Activities or Relational Interaction with God?

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants a dynamic interactive relationship with people. He’s not looking for religious activities. The Word of God must go beyond mere words and ever burn in the heart, creating ongoing intimacy with, passion for, and obedience to the risen … Continue reading →

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Hardheartedness, Hardheartedness, Hardheartedness

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

Open your heart so that you can hear the truth that comes from God’s voice and be set free! (John 8:32) A tender heart will be drawn closer to God. A hard heart will drift far from Him. The Bible … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Book Inspires Creativity in Me

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

I read from my favorite book every day. Why? Because it inspires me in many ways. Reading it produces hope, insight, courage, conviction, and creativity in me. Here’s what it produced in me just now. Self-Righteousness is “Stoney” Ground (Mark … Continue reading →

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An Abiding Relationship with Jesus Christ

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

The coolest thing I’ve ever found is an abiding, heart-to-heart relationship with the risen Jesus. I can’t keep quiet about how Jesus has freed me from inner bondage and daily fills my life with peace and joy. Let Jesus beYour … Continue reading →

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My Pet Plea!

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Here it is. This is my pet plea — the desire of my heart. Christians don’t beAn audience.Make church aboutActive heart-feltObedienceTo God’s SpiritAnd relianceOn Christ’s presence. That’s the essenceOf true worship.(John 4:23) I don’t want to beA Sunday morningHearer-only.I want … Continue reading →

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