Category Archives: learning to pray

Praying with diverse Christ-followers

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

My wife and I have for years have been praying heart-to-heart with diverse Christ-followers (from various churches and even those who are done with traditional church). On the phone, online, or in person, we meet with one or more other … Continue reading →

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How to help someone be aware of God’s presence

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s easy for people to live with God completely off their radar–with no awareness of His presence and power. In fact, for most people that’s where they are most of the time. They’re missing out on the thrill and healing … Continue reading →

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A demonstration of praying over someone

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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Do the things you need to learn . . .

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Too often Christianity presents Christ like a tame lion locked up in a cage on Sunday mornings. Dare we let Him out? Is Christianity, presented without wonder, passion, surprise, power, conviction, and awe, biblical Christianity? Perhaps Christians in church spend … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ — The other “Lord’s Prayer”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Steve Simms

My dad taught me the Lord’s prayer when I was about ten. He wasn’t religious and our family didn’t go to church at that time. However, I remember him standing by my top bunk one night and having me repeat … Continue reading →

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Prayer sayings & inspiration

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Prayer is heartfelt connection with God that goes beyond words. Jesus is my PrayPal. We talk together all day long! Prayer is not Amazon Prime. It often takes more time. Prayer is scrappy. It embraces good & refuses to be … Continue reading →

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What Is “Effective Preaching?”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Steve Simms

Information:  A message prepared and delivered by a mind, reaches a mind. Inspiration:  The testimony of a burning heart reaches a heart. God is looking for a burning heart; not for doctrinal charts. “I would rather teach one man to … Continue reading →

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