Monthly Archives: December 2019

“Walk in the Spirit” with continual awareness of the living Jesus

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

To “walk in the Spirit” is to maintain continual awareness of the risen Jesus. The first step toward Christian growth is awareness of the risen Jesus. The second is obedience to Him. I love to maintain awareness of the living … Continue reading →

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Football players celebrate in their struggles, Christians can, too.

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

Early Christians, like football players, knew how to find joy in the middle of struggles and pain. They knew how to celebrate! Sometimes God just wants us to get our ego, our traditions, and our stuff out of His way … Continue reading →

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Christmas best list . . .

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

I love to daily live in the Noel of Emmanuel — God with us — as reality, not religion! Here are some of my Christmas bests: The best Christmas advice — “Wise men still seek Him.” The best Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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You can (and need to) feed yourself spiritually

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

Infants are fed, but Christians need to be encouraged, trained, and allowed to feed themselves and not kept dependent on a talk. Feed yourself spiritually. I like to take the Bible straight, not filtered thru commentary, traditions, and opinions. Reading … Continue reading →

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Inside condition (How’s yours?)

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Biblical Christianity is about the risen Jesus, living inside and thru His followers, as their risen Lord and Master. It’s the process of daily following and obeying Jesus — the life-long experiment of discovering and embracing what makes you closer … Continue reading →

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Self-deny or self-identify?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to seek the kingdom of God, not the kingdom of self — to self-deny, not to self-identify. Think outside the self-box. Serving others instead of self, rocks! Self-focus shackles us to our own feelings and opinions and … Continue reading →

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Access Jesus (is so much better than Access Hollywood)

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

You’re invited to spend today with the risen Jesus Christ. Jesus has no walls to keep us away from Him, but we often build walls to keep Him away from (or limit His access) to us. Jesus doesn’t just offer … Continue reading →

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The Joy Of Early Christianity

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Reality Christianity — more than a “form of godliness”

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

Reality Christianity presents Jesus as real, present, active, and powerful in the now (not just in the past). Reality Christianity isn’t a program or presentation. It’s to obey Jesus’ words: “Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” The … Continue reading →

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Make your feelings obey your mind

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

Feelings, like fog, can hide many facts. It takes focus and patience to see beyond the haze of foggy feelings. It’s easy to follow feelings and forgo facts, however, in reality, feelings are often nothing more than emotional illusions. Some … Continue reading →

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