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A Bouquet of 3 Loves

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His followers to have a strange bouquet of three loves. As Jesus described them, those three loves are individually rare and seldom seen together as a bouquet. How many of the three do you have? 1) All-out love … Continue reading →

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I Wish That . . .

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

I wish that Christians wouldn’t ignore Jesus’ commands to love one another and to love your enemies. I wish they would wholeheartedly obey them. Although Jesus doesn’t approve of many of our behaviors, He loves illegal immigrants, Democrats, Muslims, addicts, … Continue reading →

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Presence instead of principles

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I try to live by principles, I never live up to them. My principles are always higher than my ability to consistently and persistently follow and obey them. I’m like the ancient Jesus. I believe in the Ten Commandments … Continue reading →

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The faintest thought could be the voice of God and can cure second hand faith

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

I’ve never been satisfiedWith religious information,But Christ-centered contemplation,Floods me with inspiration. Information without wonder is drab. Information that stirs the heart is thrilling! To contemplate is to ponder with wonder. Contemplation discovers the splendid in the simple. I like to … Continue reading →

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Jesus advocates peace

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus says, “Bless those who curse you.” Wouldn’t that be an interesting policy? Jesus says, “Do good to those who hate you.” Following Jesus is much harder than most people think. “Love your enemies.” If Jesus really means that, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Short inspirational originals

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Steve Simms

Dare to delight in life. Deprioritize self. Words ignored or forgotten offer no help. What’s done can be forgiven. Self-forgiveness without God’s forgiveness is a fantasy. Self-forgiveness lacks the power of God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of those you have … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to calibrate pride

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Some of my thoughts about pride: When people are open and honest with each other, pride melts away and is replaced by heart-felt love and compassion. Pride and conscience can’t work side by side. One always overrides the other. Pride … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts to remedy awe deficiency

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Today’s culture suffers from a lack of awe — an awe deficiency. Perhaps we all need to take some time to let the now, wow us with its unnoticed wonder. Analysis minimizes awe. Wonder wallows in it! Without awe life … Continue reading →

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13 war statements that make you think twice . . .

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

When Jesus said, “Turn the other cheek,” I don’t think He was using it as a punch line. War is the most destructive, painful, brutal, hateful, and costly choice for international relations. When peace is lost, death ravages both sides. … Continue reading →

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Warfare’s unfair

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Steve Simms

Warfare’s unfair. It’s a mauling bear, Unfair to all it touches, Slaying God’s image, Shredding His creation, All the while claiming, Justice, glory, and honor. I agree with General Omar Bradly: “As far as I am concerned, war itself is … Continue reading →

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