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Beyond Self-Confidence

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

Christians don’t need self-confidence or political power. Christ’s kingdom is not of this world. (John 18:36) Political power tends to make Christians proud, self-righteous, and authoritarian. Instead, Christians need confidence in and reliance on the presence and power of the … Continue reading →

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Awake to the “fake take” — we’ve all got truth and error

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ego often trips up love and shoves out kindness. It’s easy to allow the dictatorship of the mind and our pride, to bully us into suppressing the compassion of our heart. Self-forgetfulness opens the door to pure joy. Self-focus entangles … Continue reading →

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