Tag Archives: perspective

Illusionary living or beyond church Christianity?

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

When we see small stuff as big stuff, we misrepresent reality by stuffing our mind with distorted proportions. Every lie is big stuff. It’s a loser’s lost cause because even if it appears to win, it loses truth and integrity. … Continue reading →

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Self-assembly–putting yourself together with God’s help

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

You can assemble thoughts and ideas in ways that magnify hope. Your life will eventually be mastered by whatever your mind continually magnifies. Disappointments are less disappointing if you refuse to let your mind magnify them. If you would refuse … Continue reading →

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Sync perception with the One who sees clearly

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

An emotionally involved eye sees events differently than a mere passerby. Much God-given insight passes thru our mind and intuition unnoticed. Truth is found beyond our identity, our opinions, our feelings, our race, our nation. Nothing that humans say is … Continue reading →

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See more with clear vision

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

If your inner light is dimmed, you can’t see clearly, even on the brightest day. Search for light and truth, not self-protection. If you won’t see the other person’s side, you miss out on some of the truth. It’s easy … Continue reading →

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Getting the energy of God’s alternative perspectives

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christians are called to see culture, politics, race, and ethnicity through the mind and humility of Christ, not the opposite. When Christians are mean, it makes people think we don’t really mean what we say about love. To be the … Continue reading →

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What’s it all about? Life’s meaning . . .

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

If the universe was meaningless, nothing would mean anything. There would be nothing of meaning for our mind to apprehend. However, without a sense of God’s presence, life can feel like meaningless existence. Drunkenness celebrates life as meaningless. Faith in … Continue reading →

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Negro Spirituals — A Message We Desperately Need!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Steve Simms

“Over my head I hear music in the air, There must be a God somewhere.” –Negro spiritual. Those words were written and sung during the most difficult of days, a time of great oppression and evil — a time of bondage, … Continue reading →

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