Category Archives: spirituality

Beyond Sacrifices to True Love

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Most people would consider setting aside their desires and feelings in order to serve someone else to be a sacrifice. I disagree. I would call that true love. Sacrifices are often made reluctantly or with regret, but true love is … Continue reading →

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My Wedding Ring and the Challenge to Be Faithful

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

I was asked, “What is the oldest thing you’re wearing today?” It’s my wedding ring which is a symbol of love and commitment. Its a challenge and constant reminder to be faithful to live out and demonstrate the love I … Continue reading →

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I Strive To Follow the Inner Objectivity of God the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is nothing subjective about God the Holy Spirit, (Romans 8:14) “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27) He’s not the product of our human feelings or imaginations. He’s the Creator of the universe. We need to learn … Continue reading →

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I Love to See Discipleship

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

A disciple-developing church is much more powerful than an audience-attracting church. Yet, disciple-developing churches are extremely rare. Too many Christians want self-gratification more than they want Christ’s inner transformation. (Romans 12:2) A discipleship church produces Spirit-led Christ-followers not mere service … Continue reading →

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Times of Refreshing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s amazingly refreshing when words of hope and encouragement, and insight and revelation, are flowing from within me. It makes me feel peaceful and productive. For years I have been waking up every morning with such a wonderful inner flow. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Helped to Look at Life Differently

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

Your life will look different when you look at it differently. You don’t have to keep looking at your life the same way day after day. You can look at things differently. God the Holy Spirit wants to show you … Continue reading →

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My Heart is Stirred

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

My heart is stirredBy a noble themeAs I write these versesAbout the King of Kings.(Psalm 45:1) Christ’s not a creedFor you to read.Jesus isn’tInformation.He is risen,Risen indeed,To bring you HisTransformation.Cultivate ChristInside your heart.He is the seedThe Word of God.You have … Continue reading →

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The Spirit-Led Person of the Bible

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to consistently be the Spirit-Led person described in the Bible. Religion has never satisfied the hunger within me, but the leading of God’s Spirit is another story. Having begun in the power of the Spirit, Israel quickly began … Continue reading →

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Watching For and Receiving Inspiration

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Olympics are a wonderful source of inspiration. But I have discovered an even greater source of positive uplifting influence — the world’s best fountain of hope and encouragement — available every moment of every day. I’m talking about God … Continue reading →

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Listening to be Led

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and listen. I listen to the thoughts that are coming across my mind and my heart. They encourage me. I write them down to encourage others. This morning, I was hearing thoughts about the … Continue reading →

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