Category Archives: awe

The Last Thing I Got Excited About Was Astonishment

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with observations about astonishment dancing in my head. The more I paid attention to them, the more excited I became. After about an hour of lying in bed and listening to those incredible thoughts, I … Continue reading →

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Finding “Wows” Beyond Streaming Movies

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

Uttering words I struggled to mean (little by little) led me to seeing “wows” on the valley floor of my life even in the right now of my painfilled and broken moments. I was recently reminded that the world is … Continue reading →

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I Want to Go Where I’m Amazed

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to go where Christ takes me. I depend on Him to daily lift me up and carry me forward. As I wait (Psalm 27:14) and rely (Proverbs 3:5-6) on Him, I enter into His rest (Hebrews 4:10) and … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Nature Amazes Me

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The beauty of nature (both plants and animals) amazes me! However, there is another beauty that amazes me even more. That’s the beauty of seeing the reality of Jesus Christ living in and flowing through everyday people. When people are … Continue reading →

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Humans are “awed-able”

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christ followers are invited to live in the awe of God. Because of what Jesus has done for us, we are able to daily partake of the tree of life and be in awe of God’s mercy toward us. Open, … Continue reading →

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Jesus “wow” me!

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Lord “wows” me! Be ever “wowed” by Jesus,This Jesus who God raised to life!This Jesus who is now everywhere!This Jesus who is the Lord and the Christ,The Creator in human flesh!This Jesus who is seatedAt the right hand of … Continue reading →

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All in with awe

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’m all in with awe. It’s a positive emotion that blows my mind, transcends my comprehension, and keeps me in a state of wonder, ponder, and gratitude. When I am in awe, I find great beauty and astonishment both in … Continue reading →

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Revival seeks to return us to the original “awe-dition” of Christianity

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

We need the awe edition of Christianity, not the spectator version. Christians are awe-ditory learners. We don’t really know Jesus unless we allow our heart to be overwhelmed by His presence. Instead of being an audience church attendees need to … Continue reading →

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Christ’s presence outshines religion

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God only works through religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus is the Way, however, sometimes religion can block His way.   Religious programming can unintentionally crowd the presence of Christ out of church. In church … Continue reading →

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Can a church service abound with preachers & teachers?

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

We can preach and teach or we can cultivate an atmosphere where preachers and teachers abound. Let’s make disciples and let church services overflow with preachers and teachers. Jesus said it’s foolish to hear His words but not do them. … Continue reading →

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