Category Archives: led by the Spirit

Beyond Goal Planning to Beautiful Inner-Leading

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

Holy moly, what a goalie! The most amazing goals transcend our own planning. They arise from within us and lead us forward with a burning desire to fulfill their deep sense of purpose, service, and high calling. They are gifts … Continue reading →

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Beyond Religion and Beyond Church

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

Rather than following religious rules, leaders, hierarchy, or organizations, I strive to follow and obey the risen Jesus Christ. I listen to His still, small voice in my heart. I actively resist my own desires, feelings, and opinions so I … Continue reading →

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Can people today be led by God’s Spirit?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

You’re the one they’re looking for. Sow well! Often when you meet a stranger in what appears to be a random way, you’re the one they’re looking for. They want you to sow hope into their life. You and they … Continue reading →

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A Spirit-led week (isn’t weak)

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

My ideal week is to be Spirit-led. It is to go where Jesus prompts me to go and to do what He prompts me to do. I’ve never achieved such a perfect week but that’s always my goal. I have … Continue reading →

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The first two people chose to ignore God’s initiative.

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the Bible the first two people choose human analysis and their own initiative instead of trust in and obedience to God. Not much has changed. Unless we begin to notice and follow the initiatives of God’s Spirit we may … Continue reading →

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Laying down the mic of self-righteousness

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let’s drop the mic of our opinions, feelings, desires, and self-righteousness and begin to be led by God’s Spirit in all that we think, say, and do. The redemption that came by Christ Jesus gives us supernatural inner power to … Continue reading →

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Let go and let Jesus lead!

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Wake up. To be numb inside is to miss out on Christ’s internal life. Embrace the lifestyle of binge-watching the risen Jesus and internally streaming the author and finisher of the faith. Quick Christianity served up as a tidy Sunday … Continue reading →

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God’s route is Spirit-led

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christianity’s about Jesus and being led by His Spirit. Anyone or anything that gets more of your attention than Jesus blocks the way. Every Christian needs to learn to be led by God’s Spirit. There’s nothing routine about being Spirit-led! … Continue reading →

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Christmas events & the Jesus-thrill!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Christmas events are about people experiencing the Jesus-thrill. That’s the thrill that can last all life long and beyond! They proclaim that the Creator of the Universe was born as a human baby to lay down His life in … Continue reading →

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You can live by the Spirit everywhere

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

To “live by the Spirit”And “not quench the Spirit”Is to fully yield yourselfTo be carried by the currentAs the Spirit flowsLike inner riversAlive with the powerAnd presence of GodAnd blowsLike a mighty rushing windFrom deep withinYour surrendered heart. The more … Continue reading →

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