Monthly Archives: July 2014

Our Christless culture is in continual crisis. Without the cross there’s chaos.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Steve Simms
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If there are no demons . . .

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

If there are no demons . . . then why are so many of us humans tormented by fears, worries, anger, bitterness, frustration, self-doubt, self-condemnation, distress, depression, and too many other negative emotions to list? If there are no demons … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, addictions, Catholic mystics, Christian history, Christian spirituality, demon possession, desert fathers, devils, evil, evil entities, evil in our society, evil spirits, mysticism, mystics, Orthodox, Orthodox monks, Oswald Chambers, pentecostals, Pentecostialism, Philokalia, quotation, Quotations, Quotes, recovery, source of evil, spiritual combat, spiritual formation, spiritual healing, spiritual health, war | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Church Desperately Needs The Energy Of The Holy Spirit’s Synergy

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

When God’s people come together to be led by the voice of the Spirit in their hearts, a synergy of God’s inner energy is released, His power and love flow among them as various individuals obey His promptings and it … Continue reading →

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Faith is a tsunami of the Spirit that totally transforms your heart!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Faith is not a Sunday show or religious ideas that you ought to know. Faith is a mighty, inner flow — a tsunami of the Spirit that totally transforms your heart! Check out the new book, Tsunami of the Spirit Come … Continue reading →

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Salvation–A Word Lost To The 21st Century (Except For The Salvation [Rescue & Deliverance] Army)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Steve Simms

Salvation is a lost word in the 21st Century.  Lost words are often referred to as archaic.  Archaic words are no longer in use or have lost their meaning in their current usage.  Almost the only remaining usage of the word salvation is the … Continue reading →

Posted in deliverance, eternal life, holiness, religious academics, religious beliefs, rescue, salvation of the soul, salvation war, Salvationism, Salvationists, sanctification, sin, sinfulness, sinner, sinning, sins, spiritual formation, spiritual life, spiritual movement, spiritual warfare, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Salvation Army Calls For A Tsunami Of The Spirit

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army USA’s Crest Books has just published a new book, Tsunami of the Spirit Come Roll Over Me.  It is an urgent call from various Salvation Army leaders from around the world for a radical, earth-shaking, overwhelming move of … Continue reading →

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How 2 B 4given! (Are Your Sins Forgiven?)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Steve Simms

Guilt is an electric quilt that will burn you up.  No one should carry such a burden. Shame will leave you lame and loaded with inner pain.  But how do you shake off your blame? The most commonly tried remedy … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, 12 steps, condemnation, condemning, faith, faith in God, faith-based, freedom, freedom from sin, freedom of conscience, how to be forgiven, how to overcome guilt, judge, judgment, judgments, lifestyle Christianity, lifestyles, radical Christianity, radical obedience, Real Christianity, Romans 8:1, shame, sinner, Sinner's Prayer, sinning, sins | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

3 Streams Of Human Thought-Talk (Internal Communication)

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Steve Simms

3 Streams of Internal Human Communication The flow of thought-talk (internal communication) through the human mind is called often self-talk or the stream of consciousness.  Many people are confused and falsely believe that all of the thought that passes through their … Continue reading →

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Prayer Walking Around Nashville Sites With The Salvation Army Flag

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

America needs a spiritual awakening.  We have lost our way and are wondering aimlessly.  I long to see a mighty move of God in my country and in my city.  One thing the Holy Spirit continually prompts me to do … Continue reading →

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Some Keys To Releasing God’s Power (From Acts Chapter Two)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Steve Simms

Here are some keys to releasing God’s power from Acts 2: 1) Going along with God’s plan to use all believers, not just special ones like the apostles.  At the end of Acts 1, the believers pick one disciple to … Continue reading →

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