Category Archives: spirituality

Why I Write Differently

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

I’ve spent 5 1/2 decades devouring the Bible and storing up God’s words within me. I’ve diligently sought to absorb and obey His words. They’ve been the apple of my eye. I’ve read them almost every day, as a living … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Having a Happy and Wise New Year

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

Happy New Year! I woke up with these thoughts being poured out to me and streaming through my mind and heart this beautiful New Year’s morning. My biggest challenge is to daily and actively apply the wisdom of God in … Continue reading →

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No Room for Nostalgia

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Steve Simms

There’s no room for nostalgia when every day is thrilling, healing, and joy revealing. How can you live every day like that? Recognize Christ in You (Jesus Himself) You can know many thingsThat Jesus said and didBut knowing about themIsn’t … Continue reading →

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Team Jesus (“That Whosoever Believes in Him”)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

Those words from the world-famous John 3:16 Bible verse are an open invitation for any human being to trust in, rely on, depend on, have confidence in, and keep their faith in the living resurrected Jesus Christ. The belief in … Continue reading →

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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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I Desire So Much More Than an Awesome Car

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Wake Up to (Godly) Desire To truly know Jesus, you must desire to continually encounter and interact with Him. It’s not enough just to think about Him or study about Him or hear a religious talk about Him. That’s why … Continue reading →

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What I Found In Costa Rica

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m always searching for Spirit-led, tenderhearted Christian community that clearly demonstrates (1 Corinthians 2:4) the reality of Immanuel — God with us. (Matthew 1:23) It’s rare and it’s fragile. Even when you find it, it can quickly vanish. I most … Continue reading →

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About Cessationists, Sensationists, & Facinationists

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Cessationists say it has stopped. Sensationists try to add to it by human feelings, ideas, and effort. Facinationists live in awe of it and surrender to it. What is it? It is the power and presence of Jesus Christ living … Continue reading →

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Less Sermon-Hearing / More of God’s Presence

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Sermon-hearing is a very poor substitute for God’s presence. No one can preach you into inner peace. It only comes from surrendering to God’s presence. Accept no substitute for the actual presence of the living God. Peace is the fruit … Continue reading →

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Flow Like the Wind — Like a Giraffe — Like an Atom

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

You can flow with inner freedom. You can flow like the wind — like a giraffe — like an atom. Train yourself to overflow with the freedom of wild animals and with the joy of glorifying and flowing with the … Continue reading →

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