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Poems to spark a God-spark in your heart

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

A soul that sensesGod’s sparkWill seldomBe in the dark. When someone hasA twinkle in their eyesThat defiesTheir troublesIt’s no disguise.A spark from GodMakes hope arise. A single sparkFrom the living GodCan illuminateWhere we deviateFrom His will. Stir up the sparkOf … Continue reading →

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Can we hamper God?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s glory manifests where there’s deep spiritual hunger. Deep spiritual hunger grows where great brokenness is embraced with humility and grace. Preachers say, “Listen to me tell you about Jesus,” but you can listen to Him. When we try to … Continue reading →

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TWLTJ — Talk With & Listen To Jesus

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Hello, Jesus,It’s me.I justWant to sayThank youFor listeningTo me todayAnd for showingMe Your Way. You can talk with Jesus anytime. Have an open and honest conversation with Jesus now. TWLTJ — Talk With and Listen To Jesus. TWLTJ insights transform … Continue reading →

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Christ-followers are called to glory today, not just in Heaven

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

True glory is the presence of God. God’s splendor, majesty, might, brightness, awesomeness, perfection, and holiness so infinitely transcend human comprehension and belief that when we glimpse them (even faintly), we stand undone in amazement and call it His glory. … Continue reading →

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Religious transaction vs. heart-interaction with God

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christianity asHeart-expressionIs different thanChristianity asAn organization. Transactional religion is mind-based analysis built on human logic and reasoning. It tends to be cold, calculated, and contained. Analytical theology (the study of God and His revelation in the past–scholasticism) is transactional. (Our … Continue reading →

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Christianity unapplied is Christianity denied

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

ChristianityAppliedIs to letThe risenJesusResideInsideAnd beYour innerGuide. AnythingThat tellsOr compelsYou to quenchThe Holy SpiritIs contraryTo God. If you never overflow with heart-felt expressions of faith in and love for Jesus, there may be a kink in your spiritual hose. Spirit-prompted expressions … Continue reading →

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Jesus “led captivity captive”

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

Gravity’s invisible force keeps my feet on the ground. Jesus’ invisible force lifts me up with hope and encouragement. He captivates me with His glory! The Holy Spirit is teaching me that the goal of His teaching me isn’t to … Continue reading →

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Cultivate a great desire for inner peace

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Good or bad,The habitsYou cultivateCreateYour life. If you don’t cultivateYour inner environmentIt will deviateInto chaos. To cultivatePeace of mind,RegulateYour thoughtsTo alignWith God’s design. If you won’t cultivate your mind and heart, ugly weeds will overgrow your inner landscape. A garden … Continue reading →

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Be a faith adventurer

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Faith adventurers are Christ-following disciples who go beyond the rope that marks the boundary of shallow religious boxes and begin to flow on the depths with the risen Jesus. They let go of the bottom and trust the buoyancy of … Continue reading →

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God’s way is the way out

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Because we humans are unwilling to fully obey God’s laws, guilt is our common human experience. To refuse to algin your life with God is to reject His love and compassion. To ignore, avoid, or resist the living God is … Continue reading →

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