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Budgeting 100% to 1 Purpose

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

I call my approach to budgeting “100% budgeting.” 100 % budgeting is giving all that you are and all that you have to one purpose. Only one purpose in my life has ever inspired me to try to give everything … Continue reading →

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Hear the Here God

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

Now hear the here God. Let His inner voice motivate you. He’s always here. God’s the ultimate Speaker! He spoke everything into existence. Hear the near God say: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen … Continue reading →

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Christianity is More Than Sitting People in Rows

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Faith is inspiredBy God’s Spirit.It’s not acquiredBy studying. An inner flashOf sudden insightHas more powerThan a mental stashOf information.Faith isn’t science.It’s full relianceOn Christ in you. The way faith growsIsn’t by sittingPeople in rowsTo listen toWhat one man knows.It growsWhen … Continue reading →

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Following your desires is a cinch to quench God’s Spirit

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

An employer doesn’t want you to follow your desires, but to obey his instructions. The same with God. Putting your desires above God’s desires is called quenching the Spirit. If you continually put your desires above your employer’s desires (or … Continue reading →

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Training every Christian needs!

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every Christian needs to be trained to: Put and keep Jesus first! Get and stay passionately in love with Jesus! Keep their promises. Encourage and serve other people. Pray out loud with other people. Be kind to everyone. Hang out … Continue reading →

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Heart experience or religion of the mind?

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

To believe in Jesus involves more than having your mind persuaded by reason. It’s to have your heart convinced by His presence. If your heart catches sight of the living Jesus as He stands before the eyes of your spirit, … Continue reading →

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