Category Archives: Christian spirituality

Experiencing Christ Beyond Religious Legalism

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

Studying, analyzing, and trying to explain God’s law doesn’t produce life. The Bible says that it produces death. Jesus calls us beyond a legalistic approach that tries to understand God, systematize and rationalize theology, and institutionalize faith. Instead, He offers … Continue reading →

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Being Spontaneously Spirit-Led

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing so spontaneous as being spontaneously led by the Holy Spirit. Obeying inner promptings from God produces amazing results. When a prompting comes to you that aligns with the love and character of Jesus Christ and with the overall … Continue reading →

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My Self-Care Is to Rely on Jesus

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Rely on the risen Jesus without reservation. Keep your heart full of hope (Romans 8:14) while cultivating and maintaining a deep awareness of your great need for His sacrifice on the Cross and His supernatural presence and healing power day … Continue reading →

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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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