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Reviving Crushed Motivation

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I am being broken and downtrodden, and my motivation is being crushed I am motivated by a guy named Habakuk and His deep reliance on and trust in the Lord. Habakuk said: Though the fig tree does not budand … Continue reading →

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People Who Radiate Hope Bring a Tear to My Eye.

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

We don’t need a lecture about love. We need to care deeply about each other. We don’t need an explanation of what joy is. We need to enjoy life. We don’t need to be preached to about peace. We need … Continue reading →

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Can hope be lifted high in this hurting world?

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

When a churchBecomes ekklesiaPeople will see aReal change.Church will beginTo be aSpirit-ledHeart-feltCommunity.When the premium fuelOf God’s SpiritFills a local gatheringOf the body of ChristWith His PresenceWe will be aShining LightAs Jesus buildsHis ekklesia! Here’s the biblical key to ekklesia: “They … Continue reading →

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Finding hope during bleak weather

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

January offers the opportunity for a fresh start during the darkest month of the year. When made and persistently maintained by hope and faith, New Year’s resolutions can turn into life-changing inner revolutions. Every year January 1 reminds people that … Continue reading →

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I put off thinking negatively about things

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being quick to be negative is not a nice thing. There’s so much that troubles me about the world today–unkindness, hostility, anger, hatred, bullying, cruelty, violence, wars, and rumors of wars (especially concerning politics). I could easily let my mind … Continue reading →

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The Bible Barney radiated encouragement.

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible “Barney” was such an encouragement to people that the early Christians gave him the nickname, “Son of Encouragement.” His secret was full surrender to “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (“Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the … Continue reading →

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