Category Archives: Spirit prompting

Let’s Uninvent Distractions

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

Prompt me, Jesus,Nudge me, Lord.Help me obeySo I can liveIn one accordWith Your will.A nudge from GodIs a lightning rod.It’s His wake-up callTo change your behaviorAnd follow the Savior.Let God’s nudgesDirect your choices.Reject the voicesThat try to silence them.Let God … Continue reading →

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Beyond human control to Spirit control

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus gave up positional authority and became a servant, yet He has more followers than anyone in history. He is at the top of the authority pyramid in the body of Christ. All the rest of us are servants on … Continue reading →

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America has lots of talk radio — perhaps we need talk church!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve Simms

If people are not allowed to talk about Jesus in church meetings how will they get the courage and confidence to talk about Jesus in secular settings? I don’t need to hear another talk about God in church.  I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Religion/Grace/Church Without Laymen

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

Religion asks: “What’s the least I can do and still go to Heaven?” —Recipients of grace ask: “What’s the most I can do to love, honor, serve, and obey the One who died on the Cross to save me from … Continue reading →

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