Category Archives: spiritual awakening

I Don’t Trust My Own Ideas, Feelings, or Desires

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Shift from trusting in your own understanding and begin to trust in and rely on the Lord’s revelation both in Scripture and in His direct communication to your heart. Devour and savor the Bible and cultivate deep intimacy with the … Continue reading →

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I Try to Stay Focused on God’s Amen! (His Wake-Up Call in My Heart)

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

God is looking for people to speak, to live, and to demonstrate the wake-up call of the word “Amen!” (What does that word mean?) The word “amen” doesn’t mean that a prayer has come to an end. It’s an affirmation … Continue reading →

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A Book Makes Me Feel Nostalgic

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

The fact that a book written over a period of about 1,500 years by dozens of citizens of a small ancient country made up of the descendants of Egyptian slaves (that was conquered and destroyed several times) is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Joyous Light Jumps Within Me Without Cartoons!

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

I smile and enjoy life without cartoons. What I watch, look at, think about, and behold lights up my heart and makes me joyously ponder and live in awe and wonder. Passing by God’s presence,Overlooking the bushesAblaze with testimonyAbout their … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Nature Amazes Me

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The beauty of nature (both plants and animals) amazes me! However, there is another beauty that amazes me even more. That’s the beauty of seeing the reality of Jesus Christ living in and flowing through everyday people. When people are … Continue reading →

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Find Your Marvels

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m good at: Because Jesus is alive, present, and living within His Spirit-led followers they are free to live outside the box of ordinary days and routine religion. Every day will overflow with extraordinary revelation, God-sightings, and God-winks if they … Continue reading →

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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 was part of a historical movement

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was an active part of a historical movement that involved millions of people as it occurred in America and around the world. There was a recent movie about it. It was a movement of light. Time Magazine called the … Continue reading →

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This Changes My Mind Throughout Each Day

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

My mind is being changed every day. The more I listen and the more I humbly obey, the more my mind grows in its ability to think beyond my own desires, feelings, and opinions. My most important listening isn’t hearing … Continue reading →

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