Tag Archives: Christianity

Tattoos Decorate the Skin, but God Heals and Changes the Heart

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Pharisees wouldn’t hear or see what Jesus was truly saying and doing. Will you? You can be a hearer and a seer. Set aside your opinions. Look beyond borders. Listen to God’s inner voice. View from His perspective instead … Continue reading →

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Seeker

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

I am a seeker. I am always seeking and pursuing personal growth. I chaise after mental and emotional health. I hunt for inner peace. I search for what Jesus called the “kingdom of God” — God governing and ruling from … Continue reading →

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Shopping For a Clearer Perspective

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

As humans our perspective can get foggy, habit bound, and bogged down in the same ole same ole. But there is hope. We can always shop for a fresh, encouraging perspective. Let me help you do that. Let’s go online … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Name

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

There’s a name I love to hear. The mention of that name gives me hope, peace, and encouragement. I love to keep that name in the middle of my heart and mind. That name did this for me: “By faith … Continue reading →

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Every Day I Learn More About a Unique Kingdom

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m captivated by a kingdom. I learn more and more about this kingdom and its King throughout each day. I’ve actually discovered a way to communicate with the King and He responds to me. There’s nothing like the sound of … Continue reading →

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The Object of Life Isn’t Objects

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

The object of life isn’t having objects. It’s having peace, joy and gratitude. Those three things require a different approach that securing objects. They require an approach that is led by the Spirit of God. (Romans 8:14) Being a member … Continue reading →

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Being Led by Love is More Powerful Than Any Law

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Where love leads good things follow — kindness, hope, community, forgiveness, patience, humility, honesty, faith, and compassion. No law can produce those things. They only come from the kind of love that was demonstrated when God so love the world … Continue reading →

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My Dream Home Isn’t a House

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

My dream home isn’t a house. It is heart-to-heart, deeply caring community with other people. That type of community can’t be attained by rules and regulations. It’s produced by God’s Spirit. All true Christ-followers are united in the Spirit (Ephesians … Continue reading →

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The Attachment That Lasts

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

As human beings we get attached. Certain things and certain people get ahold of our heart, and we treasure them. But all of our attachments eventually come to an end except for one–the eternal attachment. The Bible is the collection … Continue reading →

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Are Daily Devotional Books (and Sunday School Curriculum) Overused?

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Christian books and pamphlets called “daily devotionals” usually follow the format of quoting a Bible verse and then having a Christian preacher or writer express their opinion about it through short insights and catchy illustrations. Then they end with a … Continue reading →

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