Category Archives: spirituality

What Is “Lukewarm Christianity”?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity is: * Stubborn,* Lacking repentance,* Short on love,* Truth-rejecting,* Sin-excusing,* Bible-ignoring,* Without daily discipleship,* Self-seeking,* Casual,* Trivial,* People-pleasing,* Compartmentalized,* A powerless form of godliness,* Toned down,* Ho hum,* Programmed,* Humanly controlled,* Routine,* Compromised,* Tradition-bound,* Half-hearted,* Passive,* Obligatory,* Prayer-deficient,* … Continue reading →

Posted in be hot or cold, Christian spirituality, lukewarm, Revelation 3:16, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

25 (Or More) Withouts

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

* Without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)* Without love you are nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)* Without patience, kindness, and humility you don’t have love. (1 Corinthians 13:4)* Without God’s discernment you’ll be deceived. (1 John 4:1)* … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, faith without works, pray without ceasing, spiritual formation, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Miracles Aren’t Rare, They’re Everywhere

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

Christianity has been misunderstood. Miracles happen all the time. Multitudes of miracles are hidden in people’s memories and experiences. Yet, Western culture has trained us since birth to ignore them, forget them, and explain them away. People who dare to … Continue reading →

Posted in cessationism, Christianity, Divine healing, miracles, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Banish Boredom!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

A bored Christian is an oxymoron. Boredom isn’t a fruit of God’s Spirit. It springs from passivity, apathy, and complacency. There’s nothing boring about genuine Christianity. Boredom comes from quenching God’s Spirit. Boredom is a sign that you’re, at least … Continue reading →

Posted in boredom, boredom in church, overcoming boredom, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian definition, Christian spirituality, Christianity, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in blessed are the feet, Christian spirituality, spiritual growth, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Deconstruct Churchianity

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

.Deconstruction can be dangerous. Religious deconstruction without Spirit-led reconstruction will leave your faith in rubble. To move beyond the authoritarianism of churchianity we need to break free from the chains of self-righteousness and spiritual pride. We need to move away … Continue reading →

Posted in churchianity, deconstruction, spirituality, unchurching | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thinking About (Spiritual) Lifeguards

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

If God’s spiritual life is within you, you have been freely given the supernatural gift of the new birth. Be a lifeguard Watch over, protect, and nurture it. Never take it for granted. Follow these steps from “The Parable of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian spirituality, discipleship, parable, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I Want to Erace Deception from My Mind

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

We live in a world full of deception. There are many people and forces in this world that are intentionally trying to deceive people. As human beings our own mind and heart can deceive us. We greatly need discernment so … Continue reading →

Posted in deception, fact checking, spirituality, true Christianity | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Ideal Life

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Awake O sleeper. Let the everliving resurrected Jesus Christ upgrade you from within. (Ephesians 5:14) Awaken to the presence and power of the risen Jesus unceasingly living and working in and through you. (Philippians 2:12) Awaken to God’s calling on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ in you, Christian spirituality, discipleship, fruit of the Spirit, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment