Category Archives: Christian spirituality

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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Comfort zone or Christ-focused zone?

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

The more I concentrate on Jesus the more I sense His presence and feel His power. The more I focus on and surrender to God’s Spirit the fuller my faith grows and the greater my desire and ability to obey … Continue reading →

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When the Cultivator cultivates human heart-soil

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Trust GodTo cultivateYour heart.Let Him pullThe weeds outBefore they startTo overrun you! When weedsAre allowedTo run wildIn your heartPeace and joyDepart. For life-giving cultivationRead the Bible withHeart-warming contemplation,Not theological speculation. Some people let God cultivate beauty within them. Some people … Continue reading →

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Answer God’s questions. Why question them?

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Does God ask questions? Yes. Too often we dodge His questions instead of answering them. Before God answers your questions, He may be waiting on you to answer His. When God asked, “Adam, where are you?” He wasn’t trying to … Continue reading →

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The “Jesus-verse” is better than the metaverse!

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

People get excited about the virtual experiences of the metaverse. I prefer the transcending experiences of the “Jesus-verse.” Until you have interoperability with the living Jesus, life will feel incomplete. The experience of the “Jesus-verse” is immersive. It surrounds you … Continue reading →

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