Category Archives: spiritual formation

Beyond Merely Studying to Freely Experiencing

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

How to Wake Up to Living Water All study with little or no direct experience with the risen Jesus makes Christianity boring. Is there a more powerful approach to the Gospel? Yes, indeed. Living water, rushing rivers, can be studied … Continue reading →

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The Godman Podcast

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

According to the Bible Jesus is the Godman — God in human flesh. He laid down His life on the Cross so human beings can be restored to heart-to-heart intimacy with God the Father. Christ rose from the dead and … Continue reading →

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I Ask for and Pursue Direct Connection with God

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Enough excuses! It’s time for direct ongoing connection with the living resurrected Jesus Christ! Now’s the time to firmly “abide in the vine.” (John 15:4-5) To abide in Christ the Vine, we need to continuously breath in the air of … Continue reading →

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An Easier Way to Live

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Someone said that lazy people look for an easier way to do things. Perhaps all of us humans need an easier way to do life. Instead of constantly stressing and striving to feel better about our self-image, perhaps we should … Continue reading →

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Maturity (Step-by Step)

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I heard the word (and acrostic) PETS throughout the night last night. A powerful way to feel “like a grown up” is to put PETS into daily action. PETS for spreading faith, hope, and love are: P — Pray with … Continue reading →

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I Love the Quaker Brand

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love the Quaker brand, but not the company that makes and sells oatmeal. I love the Society of Friends that began in the 1600s and were called Quakers as an insult because they often shook and trembled during prayer … Continue reading →

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The Best Food and Wine Are Free

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best food and wine are free. “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” (Isaiah 55:1) “Oh, … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind My New Name

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

I was once given a new name. I treasure it so much that I don’t use it. I just keep it close to my heart. A great leader once spoke to those who followed Him and said: “I no longer … Continue reading →

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Living Bread

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

Have we Christians, like the ancient Israelites in the wilderness, rejected the land that God wants to give us? (Numbers 14:31) If not, have we wholeheartedly entered into it? Christ has so much more for us than religion that lacks … Continue reading →

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I’ve Found a Better Best Friend Than a Pet

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

People open their heart to their pet. You see it every day. Some pets are even called “man’s best friend.” That’s because most people have no idea about who their true best friend really is. Let there be light. If … Continue reading →

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