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Tears of Tender Gratitude

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

The best compliment I have ever received has come as tears of tender gratitude. My wife, Ernie, and I love to pray with and for people. As we pray out loud for people, we feel God’s love for them (even … Continue reading →

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Breathing the air of prayer

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

My heart continuallyCries out to the living Jesus.Grasping and gasping, it travailsWith a fanatically fixated focusBecause it knows no otherSolution for life’s situationsOr healing for its pain.My brokenness ignitesMy prayers with passionAnd keeps me callingDay and nightOn the One who … Continue reading →

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Some non-religious thoughts about prayer

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Interrogation is about getting answers. Prayer is about answering God’s invitation to communicate with Him. If you’re not sure God exists, talk to Him about it. Prayer enables us to participate in an amazing relationship with the living God. It … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about conversing with Jesus

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

The longing, lurking somewhere in your soul, is a call to connect with the living Jesus Christ. Connection with the risen Jesus is comforting, encouraging, healing, strengthening and joyful. Converse with the risen Jesus Christ. He’s listening and speaking and … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer in bite size bits

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Our Father,” Jesus invites us to be sons & daughters of God. “In Heaven,” a holy & pure dimension of existence beyond the physical realm. “Hallowed be Your Name,” may His name release holy astonishment in all who hear it. … Continue reading →

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Prayer sayings & inspiration

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Prayer is heartfelt connection with God that goes beyond words. Jesus is my PrayPal. We talk together all day long! Prayer is not Amazon Prime. It often takes more time. Prayer is scrappy. It embraces good & refuses to be … Continue reading →

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