Category Archives: Christian spirituality

My Apollos Moment

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I had a moment decades ago that still reverberates loudly within me every day of my life. The way water moves a mill wheel, Christ’s living water moves me from within my innermost being throughout each day. It all started … Continue reading →

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I’ve Overcome Fear by Letting Jesus Out of 4 Bags

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I let Jesus out of the bag and into the driver’s seat of my heart, my fears began to vanish. He began to fill me with love, power, and a sound mind. His presence transformed (and continues to transform) … Continue reading →

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Beyond Religion and Beyond Church

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

Rather than following religious rules, leaders, hierarchy, or organizations, I strive to follow and obey the risen Jesus Christ. I listen to His still, small voice in my heart. I actively resist my own desires, feelings, and opinions so I … Continue reading →

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Getting All the Insight and Revelation That I Can

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

I want to have all the insight and revelation that I can. That’s why I am an avid reader and why I love to listen to people tell me about their life and their thoughts. There’s an account in the … Continue reading →

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The Source of my 5 Favorite Fruits

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

My five favorite fruits are: love, joy, peace, kindness, and self-control. The source that causes those fruits to grow, ripen, and flourish in a human being is the Spirit of the living God. The Bible calls them “the fruit of … Continue reading →

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I Admire Open-Hearted People

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I admire people who courageously open their heart to others and live with compassion, honesty, and humility. My heroes are people who radiate love, manifest joy, spread peace, show patience, display kindness, seek goodness, live with faithfulness, and communicate with … Continue reading →

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Running to Tell People Good News

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

Once when I was begging God for answers, the Holy Spirit released these words in my heart: “The answer is: you have the answer.” In a flash I realized that I didn’t need more religious explanations and dry information. I … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Experience Blows the Lid Off of Church Boxes

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Church fits people into a fixed form, but I believe that Jesus wants to prompt all of His followers to freely speak out as a forum for Him. Christianity should have never been locked up in church boxes. Let’s unbox … Continue reading →

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The Challenge to Hear Jesus Talking

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Life’s biggest challenge is to be willing to hear Jesus talking. He doesn’t say what I want Him to. What He does say hurts my pride–my facade that says that I’m doing alright running my own life. It’s so easy … Continue reading →

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Candy is dandy but spirituality is reality

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s an inner longing in the human heart (an identity crises) that nothing in the physical world can fulfill. Candy (in all of its forms) appears to be dandy but it usually leaves us feeling empty and often guilty. Culture’s … Continue reading →

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