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My Heart-Song Has Grown Stronger!

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a song in my heart that grows stronger and more joyful every year. It overflows with hope and positive words. The beautiful melodies in my heart strengthen and empower me. I try to unceasingly listen to them and let … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Nature Amazes Me

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The beauty of nature (both plants and animals) amazes me! However, there is another beauty that amazes me even more. That’s the beauty of seeing the reality of Jesus Christ living in and flowing through everyday people. When people are … Continue reading →

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The Place a Special Book Takes Me

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

There is a book that is very special to me. When I read it, it inspires me and transports me to my favorite place. Reading it with my heart wide open fills my consciousness with the awareness of God and … Continue reading →

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Find Your Marvels

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m good at: Because Jesus is alive, present, and living within His Spirit-led followers they are free to live outside the box of ordinary days and routine religion. Every day will overflow with extraordinary revelation, God-sightings, and God-winks if they … Continue reading →

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I’m Fighting to be More Child-Like

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Small children often abandon self-focus and the expectations of other people to allow themselves to become freely captivated by the mystery and wonder of being alive. They radiate humble innocence, healthy curiosity, enthusiastic creativity, joyful spontaneity, and non-competitive playfulness. That’s … Continue reading →

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“The Bright and Morning Star”

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Ponder This! EmmanuelHas come to beAn inner well.O taste and see,Ponder and enjoyJesus gems,Christ in you!Jesus putsHis gemsIn your heart.Don’t miss them.Jesus callsInside you.Hear Him.Jesus comforts.Jesus guides.Jesus nudges.Jesus teaches.Jesus prompts.Jesus abides.Hear Him speakWithin you. Your mind and your heart receive … Continue reading →

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Milk or Meat?

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

“Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!” (Hebrews 5:12.) “I gave you milk, not solid food, for … Continue reading →

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“Holiday” comes from the Old English word for “holy day”

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

For me every day is a holiday. The word holiday comes from the Old English word for holy day. For me, every day I am alive is a special holy day — a gift that God has dished up for … Continue reading →

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Beyond These 3 Pet Peeves — Religious Formalities, Performances, and Institutionalism

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am a “non-liturgical reader.” I try to avoid reading the Bible (and other Christian writings) through liturgical eyes. I want to see beyond the ritual of routine religion and daily live out the reality that it tries to represent. … Continue reading →

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Am I One of God’s Favorite Creatures?

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

Is God “well pleased” with me? I know that God isn’t perfectly satisfied with and delighted by everything I think, say, and do. However, I also know that He consistently loves me, even when I displease Him. I believe that … Continue reading →

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