Category Archives: Pentecost

I’ve not broken a bone, but I’ve been a dry bone.

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’ve never broken a bone. However, I was once a hopeless dry bone. Let me explain: One day a man named Ezekiel had a vision of a valley of dry bones and he heard a question in his mind: “Can … Continue reading →

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I Keep Stirring Up Pentecost’s Inner Fire!

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

I never want cold weather to conquer my heart. I keep stirring up Pentecost’s inner fire and passionate, warm-hearted desire for inner peace and joy. Jesus said that having the Holy Spirit freely living inside of you is like having … Continue reading →

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“This is that . . .” What is “this”?

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

In Acts 2:16, Peter quotes Joel, “This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel . . .” referring to what was suddenly happening in and through the disciples on the day of Pentecost. So, what exactly is “this”? … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit is fiery (not recommended for casual Christians)

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Holy Spirit is fiery. He came with flames of fire at Pentecost. When not quenched, He burns in human hearts. He disturbs casual, lukewarm Christianity. Thus, He’s not welcome and His leadership isn’t wanted or appreciated in most religious … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the wind of ekklesia

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

The First Spirit-Led, Christ-Centered Town Hall Meeting (Ekklesia) Was Windy! The sound of mighty rushing windSpread visible spiritual fireTo all of Jesus’ gathered disciplesOpening their mouthsWith supernatural wordsAnd giving them boldnessTo hit the streetsRejoicing withThe living JesusSo that peopleFrom around … Continue reading →

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Every day is Holy Spirit Day (Pentecost)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

Pentecost was a Jewish feast day,A religious holidayCelebrated once a year,But when God’s Spirit camePentecost became a wayOf living every single dayOverflowing from withinWith God’s presence and powerWhile saying and doingWhatever the Spirit does say. May God meltThe chillIn Christian … Continue reading →

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Pentecost & Spirit-flow

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

PentecostIsn’t a specialSunday service.It’s Spirit-flow,Rivers that runIn and throughUnblocked human heartsAnd continually spill overAs the beautiful attitudesOf the fruit of the SpiritAnd the awe-filled wonderOf God’s supernatural gifts.Jesus paid the costFor the SpiritTo flow through youEvery moment of every day!“Quench … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about talking in tongues

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Steve Simms

Speaking in tongues releases the living flow of the Holy Spirit surging through your heart and out of your lips There’s nothing like it! The mind tends to limit God, but speaking in tongues lets Him freely flow from deep … Continue reading →

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Dear Salvation Army: We need God’s fire more than ever!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Back in the day when The Salvation Army was young and was spreading the power, love, and presence of the living God around the world, General William Booth wrote a song that passionately cried out for God to send His … Continue reading →

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Icons transport me beyond church

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Steve Simms

Icons in my favorite church building transport me beyond church. It’s an Orthodox church near Franklin, Tennessee. Icons are images dedicated, set apart, and anointed to reflect the glory of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Icons, unlike ordinary religious art, … Continue reading →

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