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Beach or Mountains? I’m Thrilled Wherever I Pitch My Tent

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

In my heart I’ve pitched a tent “outside the camp” of the crowd of confusing and troubling thoughts that constantly try to harass me. There I “inquire of the Lord” and carefully notice the thoughts of conviction, wisdom, and peace … Continue reading →

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Feasting on the Presence of “The Top Three!”

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

My wife and I feast on the presence and reality of “The Top Three”– God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit–the Three in One! “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” God has “given … Continue reading →

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My Instincts Sometimes Stink

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

My instincts, feelings, desires, and opinions sometimes stink. I often have to refute them, deny them, and forcefully turn away from them. Christianity helps me do that. Christianity isn’t about justifying or excusing my faulty instincts, feelings, desires, and opinions. … Continue reading →

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All Year Long

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

When is the best time? What is the best month to receive hope, encouragement, inner healing, contentment, and peace of mind? Anytime, anyplace, all year long! When you’re awash in a flood of mighty waters, listen for the still, small … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Place to Go

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite place to go is anywhere Christ is in control. I’m not particularly fond of paces, meetings, or events that are run by human control. However, I love it when individuals and groups of people let the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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Famous, Infamous, or Unknown — All People Need Heart-to-Heart Connections

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

The human heart is lonely, confused, and rebellious. It is a fountain of pride and self-focus that needs (but aggressively resists) caring and compassionate connection with other hearts. When isolated and unregulated it produces much pain. Jesus said, “Out of … Continue reading →

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Pets Reveal that Humans Need to Open Their Heart

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

People love to open wide their heart to their pet. Every time I walk in a park, I see both pet owners and passersby showing great affection and kindness to pets. I also see passersby humbly opening their heart to … Continue reading →

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It Takes Time to Devote

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

DEVOTE! Christians, devote yourself to continually surrendering your choices, behaviors, and desires to the risen Lord Jesus with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength and radiate His love to everyone! Cast “down imaginations, … Continue reading →

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I Hope Life Will Be Kinder

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

If liberals invited me to their table, if conservatives cared to consider my concerns, here’s what I’d say. We all need to be kinder to each other and disagree without demonizing one another. * The American Constitution wasn’t written for … Continue reading →

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Inner Rest Day

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Rest is important. Without it we are overcome by weariness. However, physical rest isn’t enough to relieve the burden of mental, emotional, and spiritual fatigue. That requires a deeper kind of rest, an inner rest of the heart and soul. … Continue reading →

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