Category Archives: Christian spirituality

My Fun Five (And Two Bonuses)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

When people are taught about God before they have encountered the risen Jesus Christ, they have head knowledge but don’t know how to be led by the Spirit. To be led by God’s Spirit we must be aware of, attentive … Continue reading →

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Thinking About The Timeless One

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love these famous words: “Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, today, and forever.” They’re more than words to me. They’re reality. Only one person in my life hasn’t changed. That’s Jesus — the timeless One! Jesus is active now! Religion … Continue reading →

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My favorite people are Spirit-surrendered and Spirit-led!

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

My most favorite people are like this: If Jesus is truly our present and living Lord, we need to be led by God’s Spirit (the kingdom/government of God within us), not by religious hierarchy. Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension brought … Continue reading →

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My heart is mysteriously open.

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I first encounter people, I want them to know that I’m open to them and that I’m willing to listen to and encourage them from the mysterious warmth in my heart. When I meet strangers, I often feel a … Continue reading →

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Priority #1: Grow confidence & harvest hope!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every step I take in obedience to and reliance on the risen Jesus increases my confidence level in Him! Subjectivity seldom matches reality. Objectivity does. What Jesus says and does in me makes me marvel at His amazing objectivity. Frequently … Continue reading →

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Basic Christian beliefs

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

If you’ll listen to your conscience and let it show you where you’re off track, it will lead you to truth with the aid of God’s Spirit. (See Romans 9:1.) By our sin we have separated ourselves from God, but … Continue reading →

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God — refuse to dim Him!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Fix your focus on God’s inner fire in the sky of your heart. Let nothing dim it! The awareness of God will give you a bright outlook. Without Him we’re left with a dim blurred view of what life is … Continue reading →

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Learn to yearn for more of Jesus!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

Heart-level connection with the living Jesus can’t be explained in human words. It must be experienced to be understood. Simply to learnBible informationBut not to yearnTo experienceWhat you learnIs to neglectTo discernYour great needTo grow in graceBy following ChristAnd lettingYour … Continue reading →

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Life’s amazing when I’m Jesus-aware

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I never get tired of focusing on and interacting with the living Jesus. Jesus died on a cruel cross 2,000 years ago, but He’s not dead and He’s not stuck in the past. Are you aware that He’s alive, present, … Continue reading →

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The Bible says to be “governed by the Spirit.”

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

When religion seems deadLook aheadTo beholdThe Lamb of GodAnd be Spirit-led. “The Spirit Himself testifies with our Spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16. Whew! Life doesn’t get any better than that! Live your life “in the new way … Continue reading →

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