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Everybody is open-minded to some things and closed-minded to other things

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Perhaps open-mindedness isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Sound-mindedness guards and shields itself from the inner arrows of errors and falsehood that continually fly through consciousness. It rejects and knocks down the fiery darts of deceptiveness and wickedness, like … Continue reading →

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The joy of being a Jesus-first person

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

When the risen Jesus is priority one, it clearly shines through what a person says and does. Jesus-first people keep Jesus always on their mind and overflowing from their heart. They are so filled with joy and excitement about what … Continue reading →

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You’ve got ’em (thoughts from God)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thoughts from God aren’t hidden from you. When you don’t notice them, it’s because you’re hiding from them. If you begin to notice and focus on thoughts from God, you’ll begin to experience amazing new perspectives on life. Thoughts from … Continue reading →

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Bubbles are distracting (and empty, too)

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Bubble Voices If you let What’s said from without Make you doubt What your conscience Says within you, It will reroute Your life Downhill. Denial is an ongoing series of bubbles (designed to hide the truth). Reality continually pops them. … Continue reading →

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Christian unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Religious ceremonyWithout living testimonyIs like eatingPlain macaroni. A lack of believe that Jesus is alive, present, and speaking to them, causes Christians to rely on religion, ceremony, and sermons. Pure water and pure thoughts are more refreshing than murky ones. … Continue reading →

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This is American history, not CRT

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Attempting to take a broad and honest look at history and its impact on the present, is research, not Critical Race Theory. American history is a peculiar mixture of idyllic freedom for some and unjust, lifelong bondage for others. Both … Continue reading →

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Black lives didn’t matter when . . .

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

Many people want to ignore, hide, or deny the fact that Black lives didn’t matter in much of America’s history. However, ignoring and/or justifying racism in the past or present is divisive. Here are a few historical facts. Black lives … Continue reading →

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Spiritual drought should not be what church is about

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Steve Simms

A living water droughtWill drown your heartIn doubtUnless Jesus’ riversAre allowed to flow out. When the songs are sungAnd the sermon’s done,How much do youFlow with God’s Son? Anything less than daily hearing and obeying the living Jesus falls short … Continue reading →

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Which lives matter?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Broken hearts matter. They’re the hearts that are the most open to surrendering to the living Jesus. People who are sad matter. They’re the people who most need our compassion and comfort. People who continually let themselves be influenced by … Continue reading →

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Manipulation is a sign of counterfeit Christianity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Manipulation is a sign of counterfeit Christianity. Coercive Christianity is aversive to voluntary surrender to the living Jesus Christ. The freedom to think creatively can never be taken away, but it’s often freely surrendered. Church, by its nature, is coercive. … Continue reading →

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