Category Archives: discipleship

Bathtub Ships

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

As a little boy I loved playing with toy ships and boats in the bathtub. I had several of them but as time went by, I lost them all. Far too many Christians have lost their “ships.” Here are some … Continue reading →

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Hope Beyond the Past, Present, and Future

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

I find hope by looking beyond the past, the present, and the future. The discipline of God the Holy Spirit gives life and hope. Jesus calls the Spirit’s discipline discipleship. (Proverbs 5:23) Jesus said to go and make disciples. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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A Relationship with God the Holy Spirit is Heavenly

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

How to Wake Up to Christ’s Presence Where Christ’s presence is being ignored, God the Holy Spirit is being quenched. (Luke 10:38-42) Both individuals and churches can quench the Spirit. However, the Bible plainly says not to quench the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Team Jesus (“That Whosoever Believes in Him”)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

Those words from the world-famous John 3:16 Bible verse are an open invitation for any human being to trust in, rely on, depend on, have confidence in, and keep their faith in the living resurrected Jesus Christ. The belief in … Continue reading →

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The Time of My Life Is To Enjoy Jesus and His Inner Rivers

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

The fear of losing respectability keeps Christians focused on burying and embalming the dead Jesus (John 19:38-41) instead of on surrendering to and radically obeying the inner rivers of the Jesus who lives within them. (Colossians 1:27) Let me tell … Continue reading →

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My Best Friend Isn’t an Animal

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

Pets are wonderful. Animals are amazing. However, my best friend isn’t an animal. My best friend is an invisible person who lives and works inside of me. “This is what the disciples of Jesus do. They put down pretense, confess … Continue reading →

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The Historical Figure Who Worked on Feet

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

You really need to meetThe historical figureWho worked miracles on feetAnd allow him to repeatHis miracles on your feetTo get you off of your seatAnd walking by His Spirit,Turning away from defeatWith a heart that’s pure and clean.(John 13:3-17) Jesus … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm Instincts Aren’t Cool

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

I trust my best and most noble instincts. I try to keep them stirred up so that they become and stay red-hot within me. I reject and resist my worst instincts and do my best to freeze them out of … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Subject is Practical Life Skills

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hope isn’t magic. There are many practical ways to fill your life with hope! My favorite subject is practical life skills. I am always searching for ways to improve my mind, my heart, and my behavior and to fill my … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Breakthrough?

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Almost everybody would like to have a breakthrough in their life. We hope for, long for, and strive for a breakthrough. Unfortunately, after various periods of time, many of us give up on the idea of a breakthrough and settle … Continue reading →

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