Category Archives: spiritual adventure

My Fun Five (And Two Bonuses)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

When people are taught about God before they have encountered the risen Jesus Christ, they have head knowledge but don’t know how to be led by the Spirit. To be led by God’s Spirit we must be aware of, attentive … 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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I specialize in the food I most crave.

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s a hunger that leads to ongoing joy, not just to the temporary satisfaction of a full stomach. There’s a thirst that releases continual flows of inner peace, not just the short-term soothing of a drink or two. I specialize … Continue reading →

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Revival seeks to return us to the original “awe-dition” of Christianity

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

We need the awe edition of Christianity, not the spectator version. Christians are awe-ditory learners. We don’t really know Jesus unless we allow our heart to be overwhelmed by His presence. Instead of being an audience church attendees need to … Continue reading →

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Fasting, rebellion, evil & the will of God

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve Simms

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that can help you realign your will with God’s. In your daily war of wills, which will will usually win? Your will or God’s will? God’s will is not being done “on earth as it is in … Continue reading →

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Learn to whitewater raft on Holy Spirit rivers

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Jesus said: “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” This book is about learning how to whitewater raft on the rivers of the Holy Spirit. Leon Fontaine boldly proclaims “It’s … Continue reading →

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SOS! — Society Overthrows Sanity!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Steve Simms

SOS! — Society Overthrows Sanity (Where has sanity gone?) –When sanity seems scarce and you need some security, don’t splash in the stream of senselessness, but step into the soundness of sapience, the surety of sympathy, and the support of … Continue reading →

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Row v. Flow (Religion or Holy Spirit)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

Row v. Flow Should we dutifully row to a droning drumbeat in the galley ship of religion? Or freely flow in rushing rivers of living water released by the Holy Spirit? Put Jesus in the driver’s seat. Learn to go … Continue reading →

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Where’d Da Glory Go? (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus wrote:  “To Him (God) be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations.”  (Ephesians 3:21) According to these words from the New Testament, there is supposed to be glory in the church in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Ghost (the movie) — Live it out in church meetings!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

“Can the Holy Spirit direct a movie? In this fast-paced documentary, Darren Wilson sets out to make a movie that is completely led by the Holy Spirit. No plan, no script, no safety net–just go wherever he feels the Spirit … Continue reading →

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