Category Archives: spiritual awakening

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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God — refuse to dim Him!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Fix your focus on God’s inner fire in the sky of your heart. Let nothing dim it! The awareness of God will give you a bright outlook. Without Him we’re left with a dim blurred view of what life is … Continue reading →

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From spiritual stupor to supernatural interaction with Jesus . . .

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

Saul of Tarsus, who was a violent persecutor of the first Christians, went from spiritual stupor to a super relationship with the living Jesus! For the rest of His life, he boldly proclaimed that Jesus is alive and wrote much … Continue reading →

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Poems for awakening — Asbury 2023 and beyond

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

At a Christian university Called Asbury A few students Broke with the ordinary. When chapel ended They stayed, Opened their hearts And prayed. There soon followed A two week parade Of about 70,000 Who came and prayed And stayed. Hours … Continue reading →

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When Jesus is revealed in your heart

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

For too many Christians the presence of the risen Jesus has become rarefied instead of being verified and ratified by personal revelation and by a lifestyle that demonstrates His reality. Revelation makes reveals His reality! Revelation is when spiritual eyes … Continue reading →

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