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Christ in you–let Him overflow . . .

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

“In Christ you have been brought to fullness.” (Colossians 2:10.) Fullness easily overflows. The slightest movement will cause a cup brimming with coffee to overflow. “Stir up the gift of God, which is in you.” “Quench not the Spirit.” Open … Continue reading →

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Everybody is open-minded to some things and closed-minded to other things

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Perhaps open-mindedness isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Sound-mindedness guards and shields itself from the inner arrows of errors and falsehood that continually fly through consciousness. It rejects and knocks down the fiery darts of deceptiveness and wickedness, like … Continue reading →

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Refusal to validate isn’t hate

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s not hateNot to validateSomeone’s behavior. Christians are called to love people, not to validate their sin.

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Wanted: Holy Spirit walkers (water walkers)

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

After a year or two of listening to Sunday sermons, it would be good if Christians would get up and begin to “walk in the Spirit.” Christianity needs more Holy Spirit walkers! Walking in the Spirit is like walking on … Continue reading →

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I have the most fun when I’m:

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

Singing worship songs to Jesus; Letting the words of the Bible burn in my heart; Praying together with other people; Connecting heart-to-heart with people; Listening to Jesus and writing down what He tells me; Prayer walking; Experiencing the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Deceivability–we’ve all got it

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

Deceivability–all humans have it. We can be misled, tricked, and duped by other people. Even our own feelings, thoughts, and desires can deceive us. We can be sincerely convinced that we are right when we are wrong. Outwardly we are … Continue reading →

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Self-life is full of strife; Christ-life is full of peace

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Bible calls self-life “the desires of the flesh.” It says that “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” True Christ-followers are in the process of abandoning self-life and surrendering to Christ-life. … Continue reading →

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Band of heart-connected Christ-followers

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Ekklesia God’s supernatural assemblyConsists of a multitude ofWorldwide membersInvisibly banded together,Not by agreementOr by organization,Not superficially,But by deepHeart-connectionWith the risenAnd living JesusAnd with allWho truly love Him.When they meetWith open hearts,Even as strangersThey discover JesusWorking in each otherAnd behold His … Continue reading →

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“A mature follower of Jesus”

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

Someone asked me to describe “a mature follower of Jesus.” Here’s my attempt at that: Christianity’s about exchanging self-life for Christ-life. It’s about replacing self-focus with Christ-focus. A full follower of Jesus can boldly testify along with Paul, “the energy … Continue reading →

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Let Jesus live in you & tell you what to do

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

When ChristIs freely allowedTo live and reignIn you,He will continuallyRenew, empower,And refresh you. Christ in you is not “the hope to cope”–to just get by as a carnal Christin. He wants to live within you and be “the hope of … Continue reading →

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