Category Archives: experiencing God

This Present Moment

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

Life comes moment-by-moment. Moments fly by. They can be remembered but they can’t be maintained or recovered once they’re gone. Instead, they pile up in the past. Most moments are completely forgotten, but a few are occasionally remembered. I try … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Better Than a Dream Chocolate Bar?

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

What can be better than intimately savoring a dream chocolate bar? Heart-proximity to God! Without heart-proximity to God, Christianity’s just a religious fling. (Matthew 15:8) Ministry that doesn’t lead to heart-proximity to God is only empty words. (James 1:22) When … Continue reading →

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O taste and see!

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

My favorite book says that human beings can be “partakers of the divine nature.” (Partake means to “eat or drink something.”) It also says, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” Once Jesus’ disciples encouraged Him to eat … Continue reading →

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Seeing people being aware of Jesus

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I see people becoming aware of the actual presence and power of the living Jesus and I behold the awe in their eyes and the radiance of their countenance, I’m deeply moved to joyous tears. That’s why I love … Continue reading →

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Be like the world’s most famous bush

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Be like a bush, but not just any bush. Be like the world’s most famous bush that didn’t even have a name. It lived in a dry and isolated place. So how did it become world famous? This bush began … Continue reading →

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Noticing Jesus!

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus-spottings,Jesus-encounters,Jesus-miracles,Jesus-friendship,And Christ in you:All are happening todayBecause He is risen indeed! Too often the risen Jesus is unobserved. His resurrection is proclaimed but His presence isn’t noticed. We need to recognize Jesus not just hear talks about Him. Go beyond … Continue reading →

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From atheism to mysticism (attitudes toward God)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

The artOf walking with GodRequires an honest,Surrendered,And open heart. Approaching GodWith a big headAnd small heartIsn’t the wayTo startSeeking Him. I’ve noticed that many people who resist being influenced by God, eagerly embrace the influence of people’s destructive attitudes and … Continue reading →

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To focus on a man’s talk (called a “sermon”) rather than on Christ’s presence is to settle for a 2nd-hand account instead of a 1st-hand experience.

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Steve Simms
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Now heeere’s how we met Jesus!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Steve Simms
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Ekklesia’s worth 1,000 words (#UnconferenceNashville quotes)

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

Church looks to one person for ministry; ekklesia looks to one another. Here are a few quotes from people who attended UnconferenceNashville @ The Salvation Army Berry Street June 23-25. “Who knew? I thought that I would learn about ekklesia. … Continue reading →

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