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I’m Always Asking for a Closer Relationship with Jesus

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

“Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.” –King David in Psalm 26:8. In David’s day the house where God lived and the place where His glory dwelt was in the Holy of Holies … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Growing Up

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to say, “I’m broken,” but it’s the truth. I need to be healed. I was born into a broken world as a broken human being who needs to be fixed. I’ve discovered that proudly trying to justify my … Continue reading →

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If there’s a guarantee not to fail, it’s this!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

As I was with a group on of people on Sunday night listening to God’s Spirit together, someone began to talk about waiting on the Lord. That’s never been one of my favorite subjects because I’d rather get going in … Continue reading →

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My Favorite “Album”

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

One definition of album is “a blank book for holding a collection of items.” I fill up the album of my memory with the things that I have heard the risen Jesus say and the things that I have seen … Continue reading →

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Taking Off My Shoes So I Can Put On the Best Shoes Ever

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t like to go barefooted. I like to keep my shoes on. However, sometimes I need to take off my shoes so that I can clean my feet and so that I can put on even better shoes. God … Continue reading →

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Life Gets Better with Maturity, Not with Age

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

Life improves with maturity, not with the mere passing of time and the passive accumulation of years. Maturity has taught me that life is a great gift that gets better and better the more I appreciate it and the more … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Citizenship in the World

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have two citizenships, one for the United States and the other for Heaven. One citizenship is temporary; the other is forever. The United States and all countries worldwide are temporary and greatly flawed. They all need much supernatural healing … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Man Who Changed My Life

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I didn’t see him with my eyes, but although he was invisible to me, he changed my life. In an instant everything shifted within me and my whole life seemed different. I’ve never been the same since the moment I … Continue reading →

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“Love never fails.”

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have 36 journal books full of quotes that I have collected over the years. One of my favorites is: “Love never fails.” Love constantly looks unto Jesus. It beholds the Lamb of God throughout each day. Experience love at … Continue reading →

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Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I focus on what makes me happy. (To be unhappy, focus on yourself and your problems.) Things don’t make me happy. Jesus does. The key to happiness is Christ-focus. If the main attractionIn your daily lifeIs continual distraction,You’ll be spirituallyOut … Continue reading →

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