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My perfect space to write is any place.

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Words come together in my heart and head while I’m in bed during the night. When I get up in the morning, I grab my laptop and write them down wherever I am. I’m so focused and gripped by those … Continue reading →

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Christ makes me creative

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up early this Christmas morning with these words developing within me like bells ringing in the distance, so I got up and let Christ’s creativity flow. This is what came out: Looking for Jesus? Church isn’t the only … Continue reading →

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The living one behind the big winter holiday

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

The biggest influence in my life is the living one behind the big winter holiday. Who might that be? His name is Jesus. Let the good news that has caused great joy and disrupted routine religion in the hearts and … Continue reading →

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Judging people’s character . . .

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

Am I a good judge of character? You decide. I saw character defined as “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.” Character is what you really are deep inside. It’s what you would do if you were completely … Continue reading →

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When my happiest moments become consistent

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my happiest momentsBecome consistentAnd fleeting joysCome to stayAnd to no longerQuickly vanish away But remain with meThroughout the day,I have to sayI’m truly happy. Obeying JesusIs how happinessCame my way. I’m happiestWhen I’m guilt-freeAnd forgiven. I love to celebrateThe … Continue reading →

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I hosted a testimony party on Zoom.

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Good news? Yes! Christianity today needs Good News About Jesus Testimony Parties! The daily, ongoing good news about Jesus is too often silenced. Even in countries where Christians are free to testify about what Jesus is now doing in and … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Isaiah 11:1-9

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Remember the futureComes day-by-dayUntil one dayIt doesn’t.Refuse to delayAnd stray awayFrom God’s hopeInto spiritual decayAnd downhearted dismay.Focus on whatThe risen King JesusHas to say.Daily follow and obeyHis living WayOf being alwaysLed by His Spirit.Let His life sproutAnd grow as a … Continue reading →

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the man . . .

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

A tortured man who had his back ripped to shreds and was repeatedly punched in the face was forced to wear a royal purple robe. Then he was brought in front of a crowd of angry people, with his bloody … Continue reading →

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Look again at how you picture life

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Years ago, I pictured my life as being a Jesus Freak and giving my all to follow and obey Him. I can say that I’ve experienced far more of the miracles and joy of Jesus than I could have ever … Continue reading →

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Timing matters

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

My time and the right time rarely match. I want to know and to have the things that I want, right now, not later. I don’t want to wait. But right now is not the right time for everything. Some … Continue reading →

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