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With the inner ABCs a computer is optional

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being led by God’s Spirit is as basic as the ABCs. No computer is needed. Just do what you do, say what you say, and think what you think in obedience to God’s Spirit. To follow Jesus you need to … Continue reading →

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Still learning this skill

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

There is a skill that I’ve been trying to learn for most of my life. It is the skill of quickly admitting when I am wrong, making amends where possible, and humbly changing my thoughts and behaviors to align with … Continue reading →

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When life is a sinking boat

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

I could do more of many different things, but if I did more of some things, the quality of my life would be much lower. Some of my thoughts, desires, feelings, and behaviors confuse me and capture me with deception. … Continue reading →

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Can prayer be Spirit-led and Bible-based?

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too often today our prayers are more based on our own desires and sentimentalism than they are aligned with Scripture and burning with the passionate fire of the Holy Spirit. Because we aren’t continually opening our heart to Scripture and … Continue reading →

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I choose to beware of the Chosen series . . .

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible begins with creation and the Creator is the eternal, almighty God. However, there is a religion that disguises itself as Christian but hides the fact that it doesn’t believe that God is the Creator. That religion, Mormonism, is … Continue reading →

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Why was Christianity turned into church?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christians are willing to passively sit together in church but seldom willing to be gathered together in active heart-intimacy with the living Jesus and with each other. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . you were not willing.” Never be satisfied … Continue reading →

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The Creator in human flesh

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Creator in human flesh Hanging bloody on a cross Is the sacrificial Lamb of God. Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows And by His stripes We are offered healing, Forgiveness and restoration To heart-to-Heart relationship … Continue reading →

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The joy of “aha” moments!

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning thinking about beliefs verses heart “ahas” and those thoughts assembled like this: ChristianityWithout heart “ahas”Is dead religion. Where there are noActive heart “ahas”People perishFrom a lack of hope. BeliefsWithout heart “ahas”Are doctrine. InformationWithout heart “ahas”Is … Continue reading →

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Experience the reality of reminders from God’s Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit will remind them of what He said. If you have ever read from the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of what you read. Then notice which Scriptures come into … Continue reading →

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Following the Head of Christ’s body

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus Christ is able to be the present, living, and active Lord, King, Leader, and Director of HIs followers as they gather in His name to each one listen to and obey Him. May we surrender all human control to … Continue reading →

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