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The picture I’ve never forgotten

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

There was a picture in my family’s home that I have never forgotten. Although I don’t remember it ever hanging on a wall or being on display, it somehow became attached to my memory and will occasionally come across my … Continue reading →

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Mission: Cultivation!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

My mission is to cultivate my mind and my heart so that they flourish with hope and become a light for others. I strive daily to cultivate my thoughts, desires, and emotions so that they grow into a beacon of … Continue reading →

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I Want to Live Long to Sing a Glorious Song

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

I want to live long to help overcome the influence of mean screen scenes: Too often our screensOverflow with scenesOf hostilityThat shouldn’t be seen.And we wonder howOur societyCan be so meanAnd violent. No matter how longMy life may lastIt will … Continue reading →

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Doing differently

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

It takes courage to think differently than your feelings and the people around you. Dare to think beyond your mimicking mind. Without the willingness to think differently you’ll stay stuck in your old thought patterns. If you want to overcome … Continue reading →

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“Think About Things Differently”

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

A fresh new way of thinking can work wonders in your life! Put your life and your thoughts in the hands of the Man who rose from the dead and is still alive and working in the world today! (That’d … Continue reading →

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Thinking About The Timeless One

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love these famous words: “Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, today, and forever.” They’re more than words to me. They’re reality. Only one person in my life hasn’t changed. That’s Jesus — the timeless One! Jesus is active now! Religion … Continue reading →

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The gift of a living model of radical faith in Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Normally ordinary water ≠ extraordinary wine. However, when mixed with obedience and faith, it can! A living model of radical trust in and daily obedience to the living Jesus is the greatest gift someone can give. I’ve been greatly privileged … Continue reading →

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True playfulness is a mercy party.

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Speaking plainly about playfulness: Guilt cuts the guts out of playfulness. The more mercy a person receives the more forgiving and playful he will be. Playfulness is glorious day-by-day celebration of guilt gone away. Give and receive mercy throughout the … Continue reading →

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Wholesomeness is my biggest challenge

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

In this worldThat is so blindTo what is right,The wholesomenessOf a clean heartAnd pure mindIs hard to find.I have to lookTo the lightOf Jesus ChristAnd let Him beAlways brightIn my sightSo I can stayConnected with HimBoth day and night.I strive … Continue reading →

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I’m nostalgic for Spirit-led Christianity

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible never says that Christians should listen to a weekly sermon. Religious tradition does. I’m nostalgic for the following things that the Bible says that Christians should do: These things flow from supernatural revelation, not from human abilities. Spiritual … Continue reading →

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