Category Archives: spiritual awakening

My first day to experience “ekklesia”

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

One day I walked into a group of about 60 people who were sharing testimonies about how Jesus Christ had changed their life. I had been to church plenty of times, but I had never been to a meeting like … 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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I found “my heart strangely warmed”

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

The strangest thing I’ve ever found (and kept) was my heart strangely warmed. The same thing happened to a guy named John Wesley in 1738. This is what he wrote in his journal: “In the evening I went very unwillingly … 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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Without the supernatural we don’t get the whole story.

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Christians abandon their awareness of the present-day actions of Jesus they focus on pastors and programs. It’s time to point people directly to the person of the risen Jesus, not to sermons or shows about Him! “The whole story” … Continue reading →

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Revival requires night vision

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time for churches to train and release everyone in the congregation to actively listen to and obey, “the presence of Jesus in the people of God for the sake of the world.” This is what it will take to … Continue reading →

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Follow the expert called Jesus the Christ

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

True Christianity is more about Spirit-led experience than about expert explanations. Direct personal revelation from God Is much more powerful than the opinion of a religious professional. The only expert who can truly understand, encourage, heal, and empower you is … Continue reading →

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Christians, let’s lose our snooze!

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

The time you useTo spiritually snoozeWill cause you to cruiseWith culture currentsAnd gradually you’ll loseYour desire to uniteWith the armorOf God’s light. Self-focused desire gratification causes us to rely on human effort and our own perceptions rather than daily depending … 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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