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The Sport of Being a Good Sport

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

It takes a humble heart to truly be a good sport. Social and business connections are fine, but heart-to-heart connections are better. Jesus wants to connect with people heart-to-heart, not just as a brief encounter but as a daily lifestyle. … Continue reading →

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Focus on a Better Life

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

Everyone on planet earth can live a better life and it doesn’t take winning the lottery to do so. All it takes is humbly turning away from and setting aside our thoughts, words, attitudes, and actions that are harming us … Continue reading →

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A Book That Says Things I Don’t Want to Hear

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

I found a book that goes against my human nature. It says many things that I don’t want to hear. It tells me to do kind and compassionate things that I don’t want to do like “Love your enemies.”. Yet … Continue reading →

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Finding Wisdom Beyond Tradition

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

Can you think of someone who is wise in his own eyes? The Bible describes a person like that by using a word that I don’t like to use. Therefore, I checked with 22 different translations to find one that … Continue reading →

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The Most Amazing Nearby Attraction

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

God’s kingdom is at hand (Matthew 3:2) but you can’t see it because it comes without observation. (Luke 17:20) That’s because the kingdom–the inner government of God–is within and among (Luke 17:21) the people who truly follow and obey the … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Do for Five Reasons

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is one thing that I do daily for at least five reasons: fun, inspiration, encouragement, hope, and strength. I devour a very special book. It’s actually a collection of 66 books written by around 40 different authors during a … Continue reading →

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One Thing to Understand

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

One thing to understand is that true understanding requires humility. Pride prevents and distorts true understanding. Self-focus will keep you from humbling yourself. (1 Peter 5:6) That’s why Jesus taught self-denial, daily cross bearing, and obedience to Him. (Luke 9:23) … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name? It’s Your Heart That Matters?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

What’s in a name? It’s what’s in your heart that matters! To be happier grow more gratitude. Graze on gratitude.Acquire the attitudeOf appreciationBy saying thank youAnd taking actionsTo express gratefulness.Then you’ll spread happinessEverywhere you go.Apply thanksgivingTo all your living.Make it … Continue reading →

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I Dream of Being a Better Disciplemaker

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

I ask God to give me the insight to make disciples. The abandoned art of disciple making draws out the purposes of a person’s heart. (Proverbs 20:5) Disciple making redirects people by training them to fully surrender to Jesus so … Continue reading →

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Good Leaders Connect with People

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

Good leaders care about the people they’re leading. They don’t just see them as human resources to use in order to accomplish their goals. They connect heart-to-heart with their followers. They have fellowship with them. Fellowship (1 Corinthians 1:9) is … Continue reading →

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