Category Archives: grace of God

My Go-To

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m never going to be good enough while living on this planet. I’ll always need mercy and forgiveness. If I write something that offends you, I might even need your forgiveness. But mostly I need God’s forgiveness. He is my … Continue reading →

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My Definition of Fun

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

5 things I do for fun: Grace givesAll the glory,All the credit,All the merit,For ever and everTo Jesus! Grace is released according to God’s power “that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) It is unmerited access to a personal … Continue reading →

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The grace-based Christ exchange

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

To grow to be like Emmanuel who is God incarnate, requires an ongoing exchange–the surrendering of our will for God’s will. We must step away from our desires, feelings, and opinions in order to prepare the way of the Lord … Continue reading →

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God always treats me better than I deserve

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

My life is fullOf gifts from GodThat I didn’t earnAnd I don’t deserve. My heart often fills up with undeserved joy. I owe God everything. I don’t deserve any blessing that He has given me. The more clearly I see … Continue reading →

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Benched Christians

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

The purpose of teaching people about Jesus is so they can follow Him, not so they can be dependent on constant teaching. Church likes to bench Christians, however, Jesus wants to activate them, empower them, and fire the up! When benched … Continue reading →

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Grace replaces the old with the new

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Steve Simms

Grace makes new It it doesn’t Replace your place, It’s not grace. If it doesn’t Replace your pace, It’s not grace. If it doesn’t Replace your face, It’s not grace. A place beyond Distant from God To intimacy with God. … Continue reading →

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Religion/Grace/Church Without Laymen

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

Religion asks: “What’s the least I can do and still go to Heaven?” —Recipients of grace ask: “What’s the most I can do to love, honor, serve, and obey the One who died on the Cross to save me from … Continue reading →

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Got God Gushing In Your Gut?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

God’s not dead in me! He’s dancing in my soul. God’s a soul train–surging through my heart! I’m infused and enthused with God. God’s an inner engine empowering my passion to pursue Him. God’s a heart spark igniting love, joy and … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Process of Grace

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

“God loves you, but not the dumb things you do.”  (Does anyone never do dumb things?) The dumb things we think, say, or do separate us from God. But God offers us an intimate relationship with Him through the process … Continue reading →

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How To Have Genuine Revival & Spiritual Awakening

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

How to Prepare The Way of The Lord (And Make Room For Revival & Spiritual Awakening in Your Life And in Your Church) 1) Get tradition out of the way. (“You nullify the word of God by your tradition.” –Jesus.) … Continue reading →

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