Tag Archives: grace quotes

Forgiven

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am forgiven even though my pride used to tell me that I didn’t need forgiveness. I thought I was a good person, better than most people. The church that I attended when I was a teenager used to have … Continue reading →

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Fight for and rally around humility

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

“Do not be arrogant, but tremble.” We need a rally of humility that motivates us to remove everything within us that in anyway hinders what Christ wants to do and prepares the way for the Lord to have His way … Continue reading →

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Christianity is about humbly embracing God’s mercy and forgiveness

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

There are no degrees of rebellion against God. If you’ve ever rebelled against Him in little ways, you’re no better off spiritually than someone who has rebelled against Him in big ways. We all need His mercy, forgiveness, and healing … Continue reading →

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Grace isn’t half time show Christianity.

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Football players follow their coach, not the leader of the half time show. Follow and obey Coach Jesus! If you’re stuck in religious half time, get back in God’s game and play your heart out every day for Coach Jesus! … Continue reading →

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Biblical Christianity isn’t a theater. It’s a gym.

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

I was lying in bed from four this morning with a powerful thought running through my mind over and over. I was frustrated because I just wanted to go back to sleep. Suddenly these words came strongly into my mind. … Continue reading →

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Jesus isn’t seasonal!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

Timeless JesusEver freshAnd refreshing,No matter the yearLet Him give youA heart that’sBrand-new. If you don’t remainChrist-centeredAnd surrenderedTo His daily reignHope begins to drainAnd life becomes a pain.It’s essential toEstablish and maintainIntimacy with Jesus. A weeklyChurchy nodTo JesusIsn’t aLightening rodFor protectionFrom … Continue reading →

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The truth lies between grace and repentance

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

Lies deflectThe light of truth.Have the courageTo honestly reflectReality. Repentance is to“Walk in the light”And no longer disguiseOr hide your lies. Liar, liarTwists the truthTo hide the evil fireOf corrupt desire. Don’t leave your soulLaying aroundIn the sinOf lying. The … Continue reading →

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Grace & labor

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

Amazing graceInspires and empowersGood works.It doesn’t replaceOr chaseThem away. Grace is free, but not unconditional. “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” God doesn’t give you the light of His grace to hide it behind sermons and … Continue reading →

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