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Priority #1: Grow confidence & harvest hope!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every step I take in obedience to and reliance on the risen Jesus increases my confidence level in Him! Subjectivity seldom matches reality. Objectivity does. What Jesus says and does in me makes me marvel at His amazing objectivity. Frequently … Continue reading →

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The trait that keeps me on the straight and narrow

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

As long as I can remember I’ve had the belief that God knows everything about me — everything I do, everything I think, feel, and desire, and everything I say. Because of that belief I realized that if God already … Continue reading →

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My 3 jobs that had nothing to do with money!

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

No matter what my employment has been, my number one job has been to testify to the presence, power, and reality of the resurrected Jesus Christ. The three main ways I was employed as I pursued that path are:

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The heritage of the awed

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’ve always been amazed by the culture of the awed — the people who always notice the beauty around them and let it touch their heart. People like that overflow with gratitude and joy. They focus on the delight of … Continue reading →

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The contemporary power of an ancient brand

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

A brand is a name that identifies or defines the things that people consume. By that definition “Jesus” is God’s brand. He has my brand loyalty. Unfortunately, over the centuries, “church” has become known as God’s brand. People consume church … Continue reading →

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When life is a sinking boat

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

I could do more of many different things, but if I did more of some things, the quality of my life would be much lower. Some of my thoughts, desires, feelings, and behaviors confuse me and capture me with deception. … Continue reading →

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Mother Mary’s advice . . .

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

The best advice I’ve ever received came from Mary, the mother of Jesus. She told a group of people: “Whatever He (Jesus) says to you, do it.” Mary’s advice is often stated as “Just do it.” Unfortunately, our society likes … Continue reading →

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My energizer is an inner presence, not a thing.

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

I love the kinetic energy Of God’s spiritual motion Empowering my heart. It’s more than A mental notion Or a human emotion. It’s an inner flow That makes me grow And causes me to know The reality of Christ’s presence … Continue reading →

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I’d like to know more about happiness . . .

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’d like to know more about happiness, not just in my mind, but in my heart. I want to know more about inner peace, not as a topic but as an ongoing reality. More information without inner transformation isn’t what … Continue reading →

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I sing because I’m happy.

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Before there was musicIn my soulI never felt whole.I had no real goal.I was onlyPlaying a role.It took a tollUntil I began to hearThe sound of JesusSinging in my soul.Earbuds neverBrought me such joy!

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