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Peaceful Productivity

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

I feel the most productive when I am motivated by peace instead of by pressure. That’s how I am able to avoid writer’s block and to write and post something creative almost every day. I do all that I can … Continue reading →

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A Focus That’s Deeper Than Any Emoji

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

In an ancient culture that focused on political leaders, money, sexual obsession, pleasure, pride, violence, power, alcohol, entertainment, and self-righteousness, a group of people in the Roman Empire found a different focus. They were so captivated by and committed to … Continue reading →

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Christian Unity

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Bible teaches that God doesn’t want the body of Christ to be divided and denominated (called) by different names. It says: “For when one says, ‘I am of Paul,’ and another, ‘I am of Apollos,’ are you not carnal?” … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Leader

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is an invisible leader who is much more reliable than any leader you can see with your eyes. His followers are able to hear His voice as He speaks in various ways. (John 10:27) The Bible calls the invisible … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Being Appreciative

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

To be genuinely appreciative of the good things in your life requires taking the risk of humility, openness, sensitivity, and vulnerability. It’s a risk I’m learning to take throughout each day. It’s a risk I’ve never regretted. People celebrateWhat they … Continue reading →

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I’ve Let Church Silence Me

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

I was trained to sit passively in church services. As a new Christ-follower Jesus was doing amazing things in my life and on my college campus during the Jesus movement. However, every time that I attended a church service I … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump to Publicly Read a Powerful Bible Verse

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

I just went to the “America Reads the Bible” website and the largest letters on the screen say in all caps: “PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP READING.” Yes, tonight this Bible-readathon will feature Trump (prerecorded) reading what God told King Solomon … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Living Stones Being Built Together

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

Yesterday I experienced living stones “being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood.” (1 Peter 2:4-5) There were 8 of us — 7 men and one woman. We met at Chile Burrito in Brentwood, Tennessee. We were … Continue reading →

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The Stranger Encounter That Changed My Life

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

“For Christ Himself has brought peace to us!” (Ephesians 2:14) That verse describes what felt like to me to be a random meeting of the risen Jesus Christ in the lobby of my college dorm. I had been invited to … Continue reading →

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Death Valley

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

John Muir was an American author who explored and wrote about nature. Because of his role in preserving wilderness areas in the United States, he is known as “the father of the national parks.” This is what John wrote about … Continue reading →

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