Category Archives: spiritual walk

Stepping beyond counting steps

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

I go for a walk almost every day, but I don’t count my steps. I just enjoy them because they carry me along as my heart savors beauty. From a blade of grass to a flower, to a bird overhead … Continue reading →

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4 steps to resist the devil and make him run from you.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

Jesus’ 1/2 brother, James, who wrote one of the books of the New Testament, said:  “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”  But how do you resist the devil?  Here are 4 steps: 1)  Recognize that there are … Continue reading →

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Pentecost — A Holy Spirit Takeover Of A Church Service!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

Pentecost — let’s not just talk about, let’s experience it!  We need Pentecost to be more than a distant, religious memory.  We desperately need it to be a present, ongoing reality in our individual lives and in our churches! Pentecost … Continue reading →

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Living Water Surge Protectors Limit Pentecostal Power

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

Religious surge protectors can suppress (quench) the flowing of the Holy Spirit both in churches and in individuals. Paul of Tarsus put it this way: “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof, from such turn away.” A … Continue reading →

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Biblical Christianity / Following Christ

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Steve Simms

Following the living, resurrected Jesus Christ (biblical Christianity / Jesus’ command to: “Follow Me.”) is about: Self-surrender, not self-assertion; Self-control, not self-fulfillment; Self-denial, not self-righteousness; Self-restraint, not self-indulgence; Self-discipline, not self-destruction; Self-sacrifice, not self-importance; Self-effacement, not self-promotion; Self-regulation, not self-interest; … Continue reading →

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You won’t learn to listen to and be led by the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) until you leave your comfort zone.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Steve Simms
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Jesus Living On The Inside

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Steve Simms

How can anyone describe Jesus living inside you? It’s like having a shower head Inside your heart, Continually spraying Soothing, comforting, Energizing, thrilling, and refreshing Streams of joy, love, peace, faith, and hope All through your emotions, your mind, and … Continue reading →

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A Joy-Filled Lifestyle

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

Jesus said that when we come to Him, There will be within us a well of water Springing up with eternal life And all of its glorious qualities, Far better than any self-sought pleasures. This ongoing inner release of the … Continue reading →

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Let The Spirit Freely Flow — Quotations

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Steve Simms

“Things get unpredictable when the Spirit is around.”  Loren B. Mead “When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.”  –Corrie Ten Boom “If Christ has not been made a well … Continue reading →

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Fly The Flag! Rally ‘Round The Flag! (Like In Les Misérables)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Steve Simms

In Les Misérables (the new movie, the Broadway play, and the book) people boldly and courageously wave and carry a revolutionary flag.  Perhaps it’s time to boldly carry and wave an even more revolutionary flag — a Christian flag. Why are … Continue reading →

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