Category Archives: the Comforter

Beyond Pets

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

Many people look to pets as their source of companionship, comfort, and stress relief. That can be helpful. Pets today are sometimes called “therapy animals” and are used to help people cope with daily life. However, there’s a far greater … Continue reading →

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Christ’s call to be uncomfortable

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus doesn’t call people to be comfortable and entertained. He calls His followers to go beyond the conventional religious wisdom and church structures of our age and to become a living demonstration of His presence and power. I woke up … Continue reading →

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Connecting with the inner Comforter

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

The more you hunger and thirst for righteousness, the more the inner Comforter can communicate with you and fill you with Christ’s presence. The more you allow yourself to be broken and poor in your own spirit, the more you … Continue reading →

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The Bible Teaches That Love Is A Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

There’s a popular phrase going around: “love wins.” But what is love and where does it come from? The Bible teaches that love is a fruit of the Spirit. The word Spirit in this quote has a capital S because … Continue reading →

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“This is That” 4 the 21st Century!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

“This is that,” vs. “This is what that means.” –Today preachers like to take a Bible verse and proclaim “This is what that verse means.” –The early Christ-followers experienced and demonstrated the Bible and then proclaimed: “This is that which … Continue reading →

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Can God Speak Through Coke Cans?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Steve Simms

I was with my mother most of the day today. She is on the verge of going to be with Jesus. (In The Salvation Army it is called being “promoted to glory.”) She couldn’t speak today, but would open her … Continue reading →

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