Tag Archives: Romans 8:14

I don’t believe the origin of my name is definitive of who I am.

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

As I watched dozens of tree branches in my backyard being moved by the wind, I thought about how beautiful it would be if people would allow God the Holy Spirit to move their heart and continually lead them to … Continue reading →

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This is the Alternative Universe I Want to See

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Many people live and act like there is no alternative. They’re stuck in a pattern of dull repetition — each day following the routine of the day before. This is especially true for Sunday religious services. Week after week, year … Continue reading →

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It Bothers Me When God The Holy Spirit is Quenched

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

“For His name’s sake . . . “ Speaking about God the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: “He will glorify Me because it is from Me that He will receive what He will make known to you. All that belongs to … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Things for a Good Life

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Without love life is lonely and self-focused. Without joy life is dull drudgery. Without peace life is full of stress and anxiety. Without patience life is annoying. Without kindness life is cruel. Without goodness life is awash with evil. Without … Continue reading →

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Listening to be Led

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and listen. I listen to the thoughts that are coming across my mind and my heart. They encourage me. I write them down to encourage others. This morning, I was hearing thoughts about the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Fine to Use the Word “Mine”

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

No person, place, or thing is really mine. It’s meaningless for a slave to say, “This is mine.” Everything a slave has belongs to the one who owns him. We humans are slaves to time. In reality, we own nothing. … Continue reading →

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My New Name (Takes Me Off Script)

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

“To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name. known only to the one who receives it.” (Revelation 2:17) “Those who are led by the … Continue reading →

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The Attachment That Lasts

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

As human beings we get attached. Certain things and certain people get ahold of our heart, and we treasure them. But all of our attachments eventually come to an end except for one–the eternal attachment. The Bible is the collection … Continue reading →

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A Book Makes Me Feel Nostalgic

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

The fact that a book written over a period of about 1,500 years by dozens of citizens of a small ancient country made up of the descendants of Egyptian slaves (that was conquered and destroyed several times) is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Seeing More Clearly by Thinking Outside the Culture

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love people who look beyond the natural, who think outside of their culture. They inspire me. Lifestyle-Christianity requires ongoing Christ-focus–continually “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” It looks “not at the things that are seen, … Continue reading →

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