Category Archives: spiritual growth

The Journey of A Lifetime

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

The longest trip I’ve ever taken has been from conception until now. It has been the journey of my lifetime. It began when two cells connected and started my existence. Little by little my body grew into the baby boy … Continue reading →

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If You Look Closer, It’s Easy to Trace the Tracks of My Tears

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

Growing in Brokenness (Part 7: The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Our volunteer ministry and start up church in the poorest area of Franklin (that we had given so much time and effort to) was being forced to close due to lack … Continue reading →

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I’m Pursuing What Money Can’t Buy

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you have enough of King Jesus? Christians are supposed to focus on Jesus, not on any mere human being or any mere thing. Is the risen Christ moment-by-moment ruling and reigning within you as your King of Kings and … Continue reading →

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What’s The Use?

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Life is like riding a bicycle. Which bike are you riding? The rickety bike of tormenting thoughts, desires, and feelings that strive to steal, to kill, and destroy your soul? (John 10:1) Or the grace-filled bike of Spirit-led discipleship and … Continue reading →

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Camping on the Mountain Top Rock of Truth

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Speaking the Truth in Love” The more that Christ-followers grow and learn to make Christ the present and literal Head and Leader of His body (not just a distant figurehead) the more Jesus promotes and empowers each member to build … Continue reading →

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Pressing on to the Depths With Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

Are you content to “swim in the shallow end of church”? Instead of letting God’s living water freely and continually flow from within them, too many people dangle their feet once a week in the shallow waters of church. (John … Continue reading →

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Surrender Is Misunderstood

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

Surrender all to the Change-Maker. Don’t resist your destiny. If you are a true Christ-follower your destiny is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. (Romans 8:29) For that to happen you have to deny yourself, take up … Continue reading →

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Planting Good Seeds In Life

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

Whatcha plantin’ in your heart, mind, and lifestyle? I work hard to plant good seeds in mine and to keep the thorns and weeds far away. When Christians plant the customs, patterns, and lifestyles of this world in their mind … Continue reading →

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I’m Looking For More Trust-Training

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

Have you been trained to trust? You can allow today’s troubles, trials, and temptations to be trust-training. Let them teach you to daily depend and rely on the risen Jesus Christ and to help other people to do so. Christ-groups … Continue reading →

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Questioning

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Am I Growing?” Dare to ask yourself this question: Am I being effective or “ineffective and unproductive in” my “knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ”? (2 Peter 1:8) Faith without ongoing application in daily life is dead. It’s not growing. … Continue reading →

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