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If I had a Billboard, it Would Say, “Let Jesus be Your Pastor!”

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

Be “led by the Spirit.” (Romans 8:14) Let “Christ in you,” (Colossians 1:27) the Great Shepherd of the sheep,” (Hebrews 13:20) be your pastor. According to the Bible, pastors are not individuals who head up Sunday services (Ephesians 4:11). Jesus … Continue reading →

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I Try to Stay Focused on God’s Amen! (His Wake-Up Call in My Heart)

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

God is looking for people to speak, to live, and to demonstrate the wake-up call of the word “Amen!” (What does that word mean?) The word “amen” doesn’t mean that a prayer has come to an end. It’s an affirmation … Continue reading →

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The College of Daily Life

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Perhaps the greatest higher education comes from closely observing and learning from daily life. Are you passing the classes in the college of daily life? Begin to observe the direct cause and effect between what people think, say, and do … Continue reading →

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Playfully Enjoying the Wonder of Being Alive

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

Like a little child, I love to playfully enjoy and appreciate the gift and wonder of being alive. I didn’t ask to be on planet earth, but I’m so grateful that I get to spend some time here in this … Continue reading →

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Prophetic Skipping is a Beautiful Challenge

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

Prophetic Skipping I love to skip and dance through time with the joy of the Lord as my strength. I savor and bask in the inner peace that comes from “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” The Scriptures are … Continue reading →

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Seeing More Clearly by Thinking Outside the Culture

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love people who look beyond the natural, who think outside of their culture. They inspire me. Lifestyle-Christianity requires ongoing Christ-focus–continually “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” It looks “not at the things that are seen, … Continue reading →

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Red for the Blood of Jesus and a Duvet for His Comfort

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

God’s a talker. He’s not silent. By speaking He created all that exists. From the beginning to the end, the Bible is about God communicating to people. Hear now, this very moment. Listen to the Holy Spirit and be a … Continue reading →

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Driving to Celebrate Christ(mas)!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

Are You Ready? I prayThat peopleWill prepare the wayOf the Lord Jesus(The Way,The Truth, and the Life)Day after day,The wayThey focus onPreparing forChristmas Day,And humble themselvesTo prayNight and day,To seek God’s face,And to turn awayFrom their wicked ways,So that Christ … Continue reading →

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My Creative Thoughts About Artificial Intelligence

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Artificial intelligence is superficial:Analysis without appreciation,Bean counting without belief,Calculation without compassion,Data processing without deliberation,Evaluation without enlightenment,Findings without fascination,Grading without goodwill,Happenings without hope,Information without inspiration,Judgment without justice,Keeping lists without kindness,Linking ideas without love,Methodology without meaning,Nuance without nurturing,Outcome without optimism,Processing without perception,Quotients … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Christmas Chatter Are the Influences in My Life That Really Matter

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

In all the Christmas chatterThere is still a smatterOf conversation aboutBethlehem’s baby boyAnd Emmanuel’s joy.Yet the true realityOf “God with us”And “Christ in you,The hope of glory,”Can get lost in the story.This is a wonderful timeTo fully open your heartTo … Continue reading →

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