Category Archives: Christian spirituality

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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Asbury revival 2023 — a prototype of Christ-control

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time to put church on Christ-control and let the congregation cruise beyond their comfort zone, being led by the risen Jesus. Leadership at the Asbury revival put the meeting on Christ-control and let the living Jesus take charge. Churches … Continue reading →

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Free gas for your heart-tank

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

If Jesus has touched your life that’s good. If it’s been a while since He touched your heart, you may be running on empty! Jesus offers free gas for your heart-tank. Let Him fill you daily! A Christian who keeps … Continue reading →

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Spirit-given & Spirit-taught words are seldom popular

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Spirit-given (Mt. 10:19) and Spirit-taught (1 Cor. 2:13) words are powerful and burn in the heart of those who notice them. Being Spirit-led involves noticing, obeying, and speaking Spirit-given and Spirit-taught words, however, those words are seldom popular. Spirit-given and … Continue reading →

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Excuses have no good uses

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

Excuses are a popular type of denial. A happy life can’t be built on a foundation of excuses. Make hope, not excuses. We think excuses protect our pride, but all they really do is hide our hope. An honest confession … Continue reading →

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God’s route is Spirit-led

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christianity’s about Jesus and being led by His Spirit. Anyone or anything that gets more of your attention than Jesus blocks the way. Every Christian needs to learn to be led by God’s Spirit. There’s nothing routine about being Spirit-led! … Continue reading →

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Nodding heads aren’t a sign of spiritual awakening!

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s sad that in most churches spontaneous sleeping is permitted, but spontaneous testifying about the living Jesus isn’t. Perhaps we’ve cultivated the wrong kind of spontaneity. How many nodding heads does it take before we realize that church is putting … Continue reading →

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