Tag Archives: Christ in you

2020 original Christmas thoughts (& 2 quotes)

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Christmas holiday is sentimental. The living Jesus is supernatural. Christmas can give glimpses of hope but Christ living in you, is “the hope of glory!” The Christmas Baby, “God with us,” is present everyday, as the living Jesus. Millions … Continue reading →

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Christ-access–mud puddles or living water?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Access to religious information cannot compare to direct access to the living Jesus. Christians who deny the living Jesus direct access to their heart, miss the whole point of faith because biblical Christianity is about Christ-access; it’s not a Christ-bypass. … Continue reading →

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Put Christ back in “ianity”

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Churchianity’s been around for centuries. Now we have politicsianity. Let’s put Christ back in ianity. Christianity without love for all people, is counterfeit. To keep the rust off of my trust in God, I have to put the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ in you as an amazing reality

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

When you get to know “Christ in you,” you don’t have to look for Him elsewhere. Surrendering to the life of Jesus working inside of you is like soaring in the wind. Christ-followers are citizens of God’s kingdom, His ambassadors, … Continue reading →

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Handoff to the living Jesus

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Anything you handoff to Jesus will be handled better than if you keep it. Jesus can give you the power to resist the ungodly desires that insist you obey them. Be so full of Jesus that the people who backbite … Continue reading →

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Without Jesus being active in the heart, Christianity can be boring

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus do His heart-work in you. Then you’ll begin to overflow with healing and joy. When I’m comfortable I tend to trust my own effort; when I’m uncomfortable, Jesus. Being uncomfortable can make me defensive or make … Continue reading →

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Following the living, here-and-now Jesus (not an absentee Jesus)

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christians ask, “Where do you go to church?” I prefer, “How do you follow the living Jesus?” Too many churches and Christians act like they have an absentee Jesus. (Sometimes they even seem to use the Bible as a note … Continue reading →

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Song lyrics about the immanence (closeness) of the living Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

* “He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own.” * “‘Fear not I am with thee, peace be still,’ Jesus whispers sweet and low.” * “Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, … Continue reading →

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The immanence of the living Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you refuse to hear and obey the living Jesus, hearing a man preach about Him won’t do you much good. However, directly experiencing the immanence of Jesus, releases awe, healing, and ardent celebration. (If you get caught up in … Continue reading →

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Beware of backwards Christianity

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often we get Christianity backwards. We expect Christ to follow and bless our desires, feelings, and opinions. If asking Jesus into your heart doesn’t lead to following Him instead of your own opinions and desires, you’ve stopped short of … Continue reading →

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