Category Archives: Holy Spirit

Traditions Can Be Traps

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

Exchange your self-focus and religion for a Spirit-led relationship with Christ. Powerful results come from ongoing obedient surrender to God the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8 and Galatians 5:22-23) Weak results come from religious self-effort. The Bible is God’s lens. It … Continue reading →

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It Bothers Me When God The Holy Spirit is Quenched

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

“For His name’s sake . . . “ Speaking about God the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: “He will glorify Me because it is from Me that He will receive what He will make known to you. All that belongs to … Continue reading →

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My Tagline is God the Holy Spirit

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Here are some taglines about “participating in the work of the Holy Spirit” so that you can consistently live an encouraged life and daily encourage others: Religious routineThat overlooksThe realityAnd presence of GodWho is unseenQuenches His Spirit. To insistOn havingYour … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be Known as Genuinely Spirit-Led

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Son of God has come to give us His understanding. (1 John 5:20) Now He wants to live within in us and to daily lead us by His Spirit. Continually surrendering your heart and your desires to the life … Continue reading →

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The One I Talk to All the Time (And Vise Versa)

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is someone who I am in ongoing conversation with. Day and night, we’re always talking to each other. He is called, God the Holy Spirit. Do you have the Holy Spirit? (Does He have you?) If you allow God … Continue reading →

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Beyond Sacrifices to True Love

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Most people would consider setting aside their desires and feelings in order to serve someone else to be a sacrifice. I disagree. I would call that true love. Sacrifices are often made reluctantly or with regret, but true love is … Continue reading →

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I Strive To Follow the Inner Objectivity of God the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is nothing subjective about God the Holy Spirit, (Romans 8:14) “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27) He’s not the product of our human feelings or imaginations. He’s the Creator of the universe. We need to learn … Continue reading →

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Watching For and Receiving Inspiration

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Olympics are a wonderful source of inspiration. But I have discovered an even greater source of positive uplifting influence — the world’s best fountain of hope and encouragement — available every moment of every day. I’m talking about God … Continue reading →

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The Most Effective Community Improvement

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

The most effective community improvement for any community would be for people to humbly and honestly open their heart to one another. True community is ignited by heart-to-heart connection. The key to deep and lasting heart connection is open up … Continue reading →

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Listening to be Led

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and listen. I listen to the thoughts that are coming across my mind and my heart. They encourage me. I write them down to encourage others. This morning, I was hearing thoughts about the … Continue reading →

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