Category Archives: Christ in you

The Invisible Man Who Changed My Life

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I didn’t see him with my eyes, but although he was invisible to me, he changed my life. In an instant everything shifted within me and my whole life seemed different. I’ve never been the same since the moment I … Continue reading →

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I See Beautiful Performances Every Day

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

I see beautiful live performances every day! I see the sun, clouds, lightening, rain, stars and the moon performing in the sky as the tree branches wave them on. I see Spirit-led performances when I observe acts of kindness, humility, … Continue reading →

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My Direction Is Christ Connection

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

My direction comes from Christ-connection. An inner heart-connection with Christ must be continually cultivated. Because our human nature isn’t comfortable with that kind of intimacy with the living Jesus, it tries to cut off (quench) the flow of the flow … Continue reading →

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Sonshine in my Heart!

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite weather is when I let the Son of God shine in my heart! Here’s how I do that: Christ-followers are called to no longer live according to their human desires but to live according to the desires of … Continue reading →

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With an inner click I can be someone else.

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

I can be someone else, not just for a day but for always! “If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” When I woke up this morning this poem … Continue reading →

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Christians are called to internalize Christ, not to institutionalize Him.

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

Without ongoing awareness of and attunement to the presence of “Christ in you,” Christians live as if Jesus is located some other place. That’s why we feel like we need another authority figure to instruct us and a religious structure … Continue reading →

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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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