Category Archives: writing

Why I Write Differently

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

I’ve spent 5 1/2 decades devouring the Bible and storing up God’s words within me. I’ve diligently sought to absorb and obey His words. They’ve been the apple of my eye. I’ve read them almost every day, as a living … Continue reading →

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I Write Because of Inner Promptings (Not for Money)

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I pursue writing because of inner promptings, not because of money. I believe it’s vital to learn to listen to and obey what God is saying in your heart. When you ignore God the Holy Spirit, you make Him sad. … Continue reading →

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I Love to Express My Calling

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to express what I feel called to say. Writing helps me to open up my heart and do that. I hope that what I write helps you in some way. I hope it makes you think, encourages you, … Continue reading →

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My Perspective is Always Changing

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

Writing what Jesus shows me helps me see things from God’s perspective instead of from my own. It’s a great way to begin to experience the gifts of the Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy. Focus your attention intensely on … Continue reading →

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When I write, I bask in the freedom of joyous expression

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

In a world shut down by the pressures of conformity and compliance, I find writing to be a glorious opportunity to fully, humbly, and honestly open my heart. When I write I bask in the freedom of joyous expression and … Continue reading →

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Words in my heart are my wake-up call

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and Jesus puts words in my heart. I respond by passively pondering and the words come together as individual phrases (and sometimes as poems). These are the words that manifested in my heart this … Continue reading →

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Be fresh / be original! (This’ll help.)

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Be a creative writer–an original. You can do so much more than just quote, repeat, or borrow other people’s ideas. Try to saySomething positiveTodayThat’s never been saidIn the very same way. I like quotes,But not simplyQuoting.I use quotesAs springboardsTo inspire … Continue reading →

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Defy the devil & testify with “e-pistles”

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

God has usedThe Bible epistlesTo remove thistlesAnd gristleFrom my heartAnd now I whistleWith joy. The 1st century Christ-followers overcame the devil “by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives … Continue reading →

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A Stubborn Speaker Meets A Faithful Facilitator (Steps to Berry Street)

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

An advertisement for C & T Seminars kept coming across my path. It was about a training company owned by a woman named Ernie Froedge. I was a burned out preacher who greatly missed preaching (but not church politics and … Continue reading →

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