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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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I hope people say they see Jesus in me.

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

I hope and I pray that people see Christ living in and through me throughout each day. I do my best to make that happen by seeking to listen to and obey the risen Jesus with all my heart. I … Continue reading →

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My first day to experience “ekklesia”

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

One day I walked into a group of about 60 people who were sharing testimonies about how Jesus Christ had changed their life. I had been to church plenty of times, but I had never been to a meeting like … Continue reading →

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Something keeps me speaking

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

I grew up very shy, uncomfortable interacting with people and afraid to speak in front of a group of people. I only had two friends in high school, a popular girl I had a crush on and dated quite a … Continue reading →

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People who like Jesus testimony parties

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I look up to people who like to testify about what Jesus is doing. I would love to hang out more with people who love to talk about what they have seen and experienced Jesus doing in themselves and with … Continue reading →

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I admire people who open their heart.

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I admire people who sincerely open their heart and publicly, yet humbly, show and tell others about their love for Jesus. When people who love Jesus begin to say so and to show so, the people around them will begin … Continue reading →

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I could do less of the things that make a mess.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I could do less of a lot of things that make life a mess. Less is often more: The less worry, the more joy. The less anger, the more peace. The less revenge, the more love. The less hatred, the … Continue reading →

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Wild animals within

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I see wild animals inside my own heart. They are untamed desires, feelings, and thoughts that tormentingly roar within me, badger me, try to deceive me, and call me to self-destruction. Those wild things can quickly be harmful to me … Continue reading →

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My Hope-Filled Place

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

My Hope-Filled Place My hope is near.My hope is here.My hope is nothing lessThan to live in the presence Of Emmanuel, God with us.The risen Jesus is nowThe ever-presentHope of glory,The Great ShepherdOf the sheep,Powerfully living inside ofAnd personally directingWhosoever … Continue reading →

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I’d dump my fear

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

If I could change one thing about myself, I’d dump my fear and intimidation of personally talking to people about Jesus. I’m bold in talking about Jesus with my blog and my Facebook page, but when it comes to talking … Continue reading →

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