Tag Archives: heart-felt church

Heart-distancing isn’t healthy (a closed heart is a lonely place to live)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

A closed heart is a lonely place to live. To share from the heart is to tell the truth with openness and vulnerability–to let the inner you come into view. Some people keep their heart closed to try to protect … Continue reading →

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Casual talk, informational talk, or heart-talk?

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s often better to find ways to work together than it is to argue with and insult others. People won’t open their heart to hear what you say, if your heart is closed and unwilling to compassionately hear what they … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Speak

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Steve Simms

When a mind talks theology, people hear religious ideas.  When hearts speak in the Spirit, people learn love. A heart burning for God is a gift that is caught in His presence, not something just taught from a pulpit. I … Continue reading →

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