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I use screen time to show and tell not to passively consume and gel.

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’m not on screens to be influenced by our culture of confusion and chaos. My purpose is to share the joy and peace that overflow from within me. My goal is to be a missionary of hope not a mission … Continue reading →

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Life takes time

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Life is a season. It’s a growth process. Growth requires time. Like all human beings and other living things, I need time to develop and mature. However, time alone isn’t enough for me to fully grow into maturity. I also … Continue reading →

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What can we count on in 3 years?

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

In our chaotic, crazy, and cruel world, what can we count on to give us hope that life will be bearable in three years (or thirty-three years)? We can’t count on politicians. They’re a moral mess. We can’t count on … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Heart? Day

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

In our confused culture we ignore the harvest of our heart and falsely believe that our thoughts, feelings, and desires have little or nothing to do with the quality of our life. So, we let them run wild and uncontested. … Continue reading →

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The web hub with the holy rub!

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

My favorite website is Bible Hub @ https://biblehub.com/john/3-16.htm Bible Hub shows dozens of Bible translations of any Bible verse all on one page. By making it easy to compare various translations it clarifies the meaning of each verse in ways … Continue reading →

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Continually living the time of my life

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s a moment in my life when everything mysteriously shifted. In one solitary instant I was changed inside and out. That marvelous moment was the time of my life and I’ve been living in the reality of that single moment … Continue reading →

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Stepping beyond casual religion and into obeying the risen Jesus

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

Routine religion gently rocks the spiritual cradle, but radical obedience to the risen Jesus will turn the world upside down! In spiritual warfare we must first win within before we win without. We must overcome our inner enemies, by casting … Continue reading →

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Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience life.

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience the glorious wonders of being alive. A visceral approach to life is based on deep, sensitive, compassionate, heart-felt appreciation and gratitude. Perhaps these thoughts can help viscerally open your heart: Keep shrinking … Continue reading →

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Beyond “adulting.” Happiness is having a kid’s heart!

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Heart-connection transcends personal viewpoints and cultural differences It reveals our shared humanity. Open your heart to people like a small child does. Be honest because deception is a heavy burden to bear. Choose to be happy. Avoid the wrongdoing and … Continue reading →

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My wife Ernie

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Our world desperately needs more encouragement, compassion, and kindness. My wife Ernie spreads those qualities everywhere she goes and to everybody she meets. She overflows with words and actions that give people hope. Ernie keeps her heart open. She listens … Continue reading →

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