Category Archives: Spirit-led

Enough desire-driven Christianity, it’s time to be Spirit-led!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Desire-governed people are hostile when they don’t get what they want. They are dragged along and controlled by compelling cravings and rebellious compulsions. Desire-governed minds do whatever they want. Spirit-governed minds obey the risen Jesus. Spirit-governed governed people overflow with … Continue reading →

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Ekklesia — democracy or the kingdom of God?

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Ancient Greek cities had a town hall meeting where anyone present could speak. It was called the ekklesia. Jesus, in Matthew 16, said He will build His ekklesia. It’s amazing that Jesus said that He would build His version of … Continue reading →

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Jesus isn’t afraid of an open mic! Neither should you be.

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

When an open mic and open hearts come together it’s powerful! Jesus isn’t afraid of an open mic! Neither should you be. A microphone open to God’s Spirit is powerful! Ordinary people are allowed to reveal their heart to one … 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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Stationary wasn’t stationary

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stationary was once popular, but it’s now becoming rare. It wasn’t stationary. Most mornings I wake up with a word in my mind that I get up and write about. Today my mind was empty, so I asked Jesus to … Continue reading →

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The Bible says to be “governed by the Spirit.”

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

When religion seems deadLook aheadTo beholdThe Lamb of GodAnd be Spirit-led. “The Spirit Himself testifies with our Spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16. Whew! Life doesn’t get any better than that! Live your life “in the new way … Continue reading →

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Who is a child of God?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Avoid spiritual identity theft. The Bible says: “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” (Romans 8:14.) Go God’s route. Be Spirit-led! To be led by the Spirit as a child of God is … Continue reading →

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Revival causes people & churches to be Christ-enthralled

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The world needs Christ-enthralled people. Be one. Let churches be filled with Jesus-thrilled people! Instead of stuffing God’s Spirit, let’s do Spirit-led stuff! If Jesus is the Head of a church, let Him literally run it! If not, quit pretending … Continue reading →

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The ongoing Jesus-led gathering at Asbury University

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

A huge Jesus-led gathering has been going nonstop at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky for days! I’m so glad I got to be there for a while! On February 11 and 12 I was at the Asbury Revival. Here are … Continue reading →

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Church should be windy!

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Church needs to be windy — overflowing with the blowing of God’s Spirit. The stale air of this world needs to be refreshed by the windy city of God. Hierarchy and institutionalism take the wind out of the body of … Continue reading →

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