Category Archives: Holy Spirit

Why don’t American Presidents carry guns?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Steve Simms

Can you think of a US President who carried a gun? Most (if not all) have found it completely unnecessary. Why? Presidents are protected by the best security system and body guards that money can buy — the Secret Service. … Continue reading →

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At the intersection of hope & despair

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

At the intersection of hope and despair, take the uphill road to hope, not the downhill road to despair. You’re alive; be delighted. Let God shine in and delight up the darkness in your heart. I’m not interested in apathy. I … Continue reading →

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Bland faith?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christianity that fails to produce fire in your soul probably is something less that the real deal. Some people are afraid of blind faith, but I find bland faith far more frightening. Bland faith is powerless. Living faith opens eyes, transforms lives, … Continue reading →

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A preacher’s tweak once a week isn’t enough

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christianity has to be more than a preacher’s little tweak once a week. All Christians (not just one per church) are called and ordained to preach the Gospel–to tell people the good news about Christ! The traditional church  service typically doesn’t … Continue reading →

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One drink away

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Steve Simms

You’re one drink away from an incredible high–an inner spring gushing with phenomenal inebriation. Take the Jesus drink–John 4:14. That drink is served in the kingdom of God. Jesus stood up at a feast and shouted: “If anyone is thirsty, let … Continue reading →

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A meeting of Jesus’ people should be like a mighty waterfall

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

The “gifts of the Spirit” are really “flows” of the Spirt–not handed to you externally, but flowing from within you. (John 7:38) You can’t grow strong in Christ if you have given a no-go to the Spirit’s inner flow. Jesus said; … Continue reading →

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Follow a burning book down the Fire Lane!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

The Bible is the FIRE LANE that will lead you to the living Jesus and help ignite His fire in your heart & life! It’s a living, burning book. Spend some time in the FIRE LANE everyday see for yourself. If … Continue reading →

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Sermons are not enough! We need more!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Simms

No sermon can ever compare to having your heart ablaze with the living Jesus! “Church shall have a sermon,” is not the 11th Commandment. In fact, it isn’t a commandment at all! Christianity isn’t about a man teaching a weekly religious … Continue reading →

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Living water is a dynamo flow, not a bottling plant

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Steve Simms

Bottled water is nice; but it is very limited and controlled. It’s good to give bottled water to thirsty people, but if done continually, people become dependent on the bottling plant, rather than on the true, living Source of the water. The … Continue reading →

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It’s much easier to hear God than to obey Him!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Steve Simms

When you can’t figure everything out, perhaps all you need to do is to notice and follow the inner guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit can direct you in miraculous ways if you pay attention to and obey His gentle … Continue reading →

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