Category Archives: revival

I’d Be Better Off Without the Technology of Religion

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Week after week, year after year, routine religion repeats and circles through the same rigid, technology-like cycles. Jesus, however, wants to lead His people past their prepackaged programs and into the refreshing newness of glory after glory. Routine religion seldom … Continue reading →

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Specializing in Simplicity

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t need a lot of spices, a lot of recipes, a lot of fancy equipment, or never-ending instructions. I love simplicity and spontaneity. I guess that’s why I’ve never been a fan of organized religion. I prefer to simply … Continue reading →

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I want to leave a living legacy, not just lovely memories.

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I’m gone, I want to leave a living legacy, not just lovely memories. I want to leave a movement. I want to inspire people to listen to the living Jesus and to daily follow and obey Him in the … Continue reading →

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Cold hearts need to be warmed

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

God’s living wordIs a roaring fireTo ever igniteAnd brightly blazeIn broken human hearts,Not a religious talkAbout doing rightOr a creed to reciteOnce a week. Always rememberTo fan the embersAnd feed the fireSo God’s flameCan flourishIn your heart. Studying about GodWithout … Continue reading →

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Desperately needing spiritual awakening!

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

When church meets we’re rarely clothed with the mighty power and the life-changing presence of the living Jesus, but if anybody points that out, they’re criticized like the little boy in the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” How can we … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship and their early meetings

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship was amazing! In its early days it met monthly, setting aside the Christian tradition of institutional identity and celebrated leaders. They gathered passionate Christ-followers from various backgrounds to meet in hotel conference rooms around the … Continue reading →

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How does a Jesus revolution happen?

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus revolution Is birthed by awe Not by analysis; By revelation Not by administration; By inner light and insight Not by religious rite; By a tide of humility inside Not by spiritual pride; In the heart, not the head. It’s … Continue reading →

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God’s recipe for healing a culture (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride turns down God’s offer of mercy through Christ’s sacrifice and instead blindly demands His justice because it refuses to humbly recognize its own rebellion against God and its huge need for forgiveness. Mercy me! I’m eternally grateful that God … Continue reading →

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Poems for awakening — Asbury 2023 and beyond

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

At a Christian university Called Asbury A few students Broke with the ordinary. When chapel ended They stayed, Opened their hearts And prayed. There soon followed A two week parade Of about 70,000 Who came and prayed And stayed. Hours … Continue reading →

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Don’t just sit in church. Get up and obey God’s Spirit!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus out of the church box so He can rule and reign in your heart. Take the risk to hear and do what His Spirit is saying. Begin to notice and obey His inner promptings throughout the day. I propose … Continue reading →

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