Tag Archives: being led by the Spirit

I don’t believe the origin of my name is definitive of who I am.

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

As I watched dozens of tree branches in my backyard being moved by the wind, I thought about how beautiful it would be if people would allow God the Holy Spirit to move their heart and continually lead them to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Sacrifices to True Love

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Most people would consider setting aside their desires and feelings in order to serve someone else to be a sacrifice. I disagree. I would call that true love. Sacrifices are often made reluctantly or with regret, but true love is … Continue reading →

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Dare to Do Differently (So You Can Be Unboxed)

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a book that is full of seeds that can set you free from the things that are holding you back from a beautiful life. God wants to cultivate those seeds so that they grow into powerful deeds that … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing I’ve Ever Found and Kept

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

The best thing that I’ve ever found and kept is a heart-to-heart relationship with the risen Jesus Christ. Jesus thrills me day and night! I love to continually converse with Him! Jesus has taught me that He frequently puts promptings … Continue reading →

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Look and See The Drink That Touches Me

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

Here’s my favorite drink: “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus take charge?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

When being led by the Spirit is seen as optional for Christians, we abandon God’s guidance for our own opinions and desires. Institutionally directed eyes are often too institutionalized to focus on the risen Jesus. Focus your eyes on Him. … Continue reading →

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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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Priority #1: Grow confidence & harvest hope!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every step I take in obedience to and reliance on the risen Jesus increases my confidence level in Him! Subjectivity seldom matches reality. Objectivity does. What Jesus says and does in me makes me marvel at His amazing objectivity. Frequently … Continue reading →

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A tale of seven table servers

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus washed His disciples’ feet doing the job of a lowly servant. His example of frequently taking the lowest place is sometimes called “servant leadership.” However, in the book of Acts, Jesus’ first disciples were given a special title “the … 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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