Category Archives: praying in the Spirit

Speaking in tongues is better than Starbucks (and any bar anywhere).

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

If it’s acceptable for people to talk about drinking coffee and beer it’s acceptable to talk about speaking in tongues! So here goes . . . To neglectOr rejectGod’s giftOf tonguesIs to miss outOn somethingThat’s infinitely betterThan coffee or teaOr … Continue reading →

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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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Praying in the Spirit (no need to fear it)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Pray from your heartWithout makingThe words strainThrough your brain. We learn to speakIn the power of the SpiritNot by filling our mindWith religious information,But by training our heartTo continually surrender to JesusAnd overflow with wordsThat come from the presenceOf Christ … Continue reading →

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A demonstration of praying over someone

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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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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Why I Want To Quench The Spirit

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

I want to quench the Spirit (even though the Bible says “quench not the Spirit“) because: 1)  The Spirit tells me to do inconvenient things that I don’t want to do and/or that are out of my comfort zone.  (For … Continue reading →

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Faith is a tsunami of the Spirit that totally transforms your heart!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Faith is not a Sunday show or religious ideas that you ought to know. Faith is a mighty, inner flow — a tsunami of the Spirit that totally transforms your heart! Check out the new book, Tsunami of the Spirit Come … Continue reading →

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Prayer Walking Around Nashville Sites With The Salvation Army Flag

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

America needs a spiritual awakening.  We have lost our way and are wondering aimlessly.  I long to see a mighty move of God in my country and in my city.  One thing the Holy Spirit continually prompts me to do … Continue reading →

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Flag Prayer Walking + Spontaneous Prophetic Songs in a Nashville Neighborhood

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

“May we sing you a song from God?” we asked J.D., a man we didn’t know sitting on his own front porch with several other people (adults and kids) in the McFerrin Park Neighborhood of East Nashville. “Sure,” he said. … Continue reading →

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36 ingredients to another Pentecost . . .

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

We need another Pentecost! (Acts 2) * A storm of the Spirit; * Holy fire; * Spirit-driven life; * Spirit-prompted words; * Uninhibited praise; * Contagious courage; * Public proclamation; * Depression & defeat destroyed; * Holy Spirit intoxication; * … Continue reading →

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