Category Archives: Christ in you

I hope people say they see Jesus in me.

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

I hope and I pray that people see Christ living in and through me throughout each day. I do my best to make that happen by seeking to listen to and obey the risen Jesus with all my heart. I … Continue reading →

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Are you a Christ-carrier?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

The book of Acts is addressed to Theophilus which means “friend of God.” True Christians are such friends of God that they carry Christ in them. They are Christ-carriers. In Acts, Christians demonstrate the power of being a Christ-carrier who … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus take charge?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

When being led by the Spirit is seen as optional for Christians, we abandon God’s guidance for our own opinions and desires. Institutionally directed eyes are often too institutionalized to focus on the risen Jesus. Focus your eyes on Him. … Continue reading →

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I sing because I’m happy.

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Before there was musicIn my soulI never felt whole.I had no real goal.I was onlyPlaying a role.It took a tollUntil I began to hearThe sound of JesusSinging in my soul.Earbuds neverBrought me such joy!

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My identity

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Son of God have mercy on me.My identityIs Christ in me,Not what I feelOr what I want,Or what I see,But dailyLetting JesusDirect meFrom within,And livingBy His mercy. “Christ in you,” the inner Jesus, is infinitely more than a church service … Continue reading →

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Focus on what was chosen to be in the Scriptures

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

For an accurate viewOf God’s Chosen OneRead the Bible every dayAs you prayAnd listen to God’s Spirit. Avoid being a puppetOf your pet pulpit,Search the ScripturesLike they did in Acts 11:17. Many details and events from Jesus’ life were chosen … Continue reading →

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Jesus isn’t seasonal!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

Timeless JesusEver freshAnd refreshing,No matter the yearLet Him give youA heart that’sBrand-new. If you don’t remainChrist-centeredAnd surrenderedTo His daily reignHope begins to drainAnd life becomes a pain.It’s essential toEstablish and maintainIntimacy with Jesus. A weeklyChurchy nodTo JesusIsn’t aLightening rodFor protectionFrom … Continue reading →

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When Christianity isn’t Christ-centered it’s counterfeit

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

Church-centered Christianity is a first step. It’s a good starting point but it’s not something to passively settle into and be comfortable with for the rest of your life. It’s vital to move forward into Christ-centered Christianity. Church membership without … Continue reading →

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Church members matter . . .

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

Church members matter.They’re not ornamentsIn an audience.They should meet to bePart of Christ’s bodyDirected by Him,Led by Gods Spirit,Hearing what He saysAnd then doing it. Let’s forget about self and comfort. Let’s focus instead on letting Christ live in and … Continue reading →

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A ground-breaking wake-up thought this morning

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

As soon as I woke up this morning, I wrote this on a slip of paper: (“If Christ is in you, He’s not just there passively. He’s there actively working in you.”) That was ground-breaking in my consciousness. Now, after … Continue reading →

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