Monthly Archives: May 2021

Taming your inner wilderness

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you don’t tameThe wildernessInside you,It will overgrowAnd devour you. If you’re having trouble finding happiness around you, that’s because it must first be discovered and developed within you. Trying to spread happiness and hope to other people is the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to blow up religious boxes

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

The early Christians preached and demonstrated the presence of Jesus everywhere. They didn’t just sit to be passively preached to. Christ in you,Woohoo!The hope of glory.Celebrate His story! Prayer’s not talkingTo the air.It’s airing your heartTo the living God. Pentecost … Continue reading →

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Pentecost = supernatural power to live out the Beatitudes

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pentecost gives us supernatural power to live out the Beatitudes. Read Matthew 5 (the Beatitudes) and Acts 2 (Pentecost) together. “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . ” Pentecost demonstrates the Beatitudes. Jesus’ disciples, who were broken and … Continue reading →

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Can Pentecost happen to you today?

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pentecost then and NOW! Waiting, praying, Longing to be filled With the presence of God, And suddenly came The sound of mighty wind, A sight that looked like fire, And inner geysers Of joy unspeakable Running over, Uncapped and spewing … Continue reading →

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Pentecost–spiritual fire & unknown languages

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Moses saw the burning bush. People today need to see hearts burning for Jesus. Will your heart be one of them? Fire fall,Heart callFor allTo followJesusAnd prayHis words! Pentecost ignited the followers of Jesus, but gradually, spiritual fire was replaced … Continue reading →

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Infrastructure challenge

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Examine your own inner infrastructure. Are your thoughts, desires, and emotions strengthening you or weakening you? Healthy, inner infrastructure is the backbone of personal growth. The biggest infrastructure challenge is to build and maintain healthy infrastructure in our thinking, desires, … Continue reading →

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To pray is to open your heart to God’s refreshing air.

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

The BibleBegins with the fallOf humanity;Jesus with the callTo repent. Grace freely offers us the opportunity to repent and to walk in freedom from bondage to desires. We can accept or reject that offer. All around the world people find … Continue reading →

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Some non-religious thoughts about prayer

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Interrogation is about getting answers. Prayer is about answering God’s invitation to communicate with Him. If you’re not sure God exists, talk to Him about it. Prayer enables us to participate in an amazing relationship with the living God. It … Continue reading →

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If desires are controlling your life, then you’re not controlling it.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

If feelings, desires, and opinions are running your life and defining your identity, then you aren’t the one in control of your life. Freedom is power over feelings, desires, and opinions, not surrender to them. Compulsive feelings and desires can … Continue reading →

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Your prayer-do is more important than your hairdo

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

The prayer cycle:Without prayer life’s a mess.When life’s a messPeople eventually pray. Your prayer-do is much more important than your hairdo. How you communicate with God and what you do with your life matters, but your hairstyle will make little … Continue reading →

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