Category Archives: Christian spirituality

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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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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