Category Archives: Christian spirituality

The Journey of A Lifetime

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

The longest trip I’ve ever taken has been from conception until now. It has been the journey of my lifetime. It began when two cells connected and started my existence. Little by little my body grew into the baby boy … Continue reading →

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Church Cruising but Going Nowhere

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Words without powerHeard for an hourAre like a dry showerOr a plastic flower.Don’t let them devourYour heart-love for JesusTill you become lukewarm.Instead, let Christ towerAnd rule inside of youDisplaying His powerHour after hour! Vegetables are grown in rows. Christians are … Continue reading →

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I’ve Regretted Not Reading What God Has Written on My Heart

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

Your life will work right when you begin to live righteously by consistently discerning and obeying what God has written on your heart. Try it and see. (Romans 2:13-15) If you don’t keepYour inner eyesFocused on Christ,Religion willInstitutionalizeAnd shrink-wrap your … Continue reading →

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What Is “Lukewarm Christianity”?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity is: * Stubborn,* Lacking repentance,* Short on love,* Truth-rejecting,* Sin-excusing,* Bible-ignoring,* Without daily discipleship,* Self-seeking,* Casual,* Trivial,* People-pleasing,* Compartmentalized,* A powerless form of godliness,* Toned down,* Ho hum,* Programmed,* Humanly controlled,* Routine,* Compromised,* Tradition-bound,* Half-hearted,* Passive,* Obligatory,* Prayer-deficient,* … Continue reading →

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God the Holy Spirit Got Me Into Daily Bible Reading

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Holy Spirit and the Bible The Holy Spirit inspired the Bible. Now the Holy Spirit, Himself, wants to personally and directly teach you the Bible. Are you willing to continually listen to and obey Him? The Bible was written … Continue reading →

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I Love to Witness the Joy of Early Christianity!

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Somewhere along the way, Christianity abandoned banding together as a band of sisters and brothers in Christ directly led by the Spirit as they humbly open their hearts to God and to one another. Instead of assembling themselves together to … Continue reading →

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Adult Thinking: Is There a Christian Nation?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

A nation where there are very few humble, honest, self-denying, Spirit-led, Jesus-focused, Christ-like, compassion-radiating people is not a Christian nation. Where can you find the most people like that? They are mainly found in places where Christ-followers are persecuted. Persecution … Continue reading →

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The Things I Do While Traveling Thru Life

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Misunderstanding of Christianity — More Spiritual Opportunities and Testimonies One summer while I was in college, I was invited to spend 8 weeks in a discipleship program for young adults ages 18-30. It was called Disciplined Life in Christ. … Continue reading →

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Go Beyond Misunderstood Christianity

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Blindly accepting the religious status quo, inherited traditions, and hand-me-down beliefs traps many people in misunderstanding. The present-day power and reality of the risen Jesus is often buried under the weight of religious misunderstanding. It’s no fun to be misunderstood. … Continue reading →

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Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading →

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