Tag Archives: Christian growth

Christianity is about individuals, not clones in religious institutions

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

Until we gather with and spiritually connect with Christ-transformed individuals, there will be little unity among Christians. When Christ-transformed individuals recognize each other there’s an instant sense of kinship and community. I sold black history books during college summers and … Continue reading →

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Can we hamper God?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s glory manifests where there’s deep spiritual hunger. Deep spiritual hunger grows where great brokenness is embraced with humility and grace. Preachers say, “Listen to me tell you about Jesus,” but you can listen to Him. When we try to … Continue reading →

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Wake up and stay awake

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Physically the human body requires sleep. However, the human spirit, once awakened by the living Jesus and born again as a new creature in Christ needs no sleep. Its source of life and power isn’t human biology or physical energy, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual growth or dry religion?

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

If we won’t let the living Jesus install and run His software operating system in our heart, we’re only playing with Christianity. Religious bits and rites can’t overcome the malware in the human heart. Only full surrender to Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Lotsa pruning means lotsa fruit

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

It hurtsTo be pruned,Cut backAnd fine tuned,But it makes roomFor great fruit. Pruned trees look bad,But not for long.They come backWith a life-flowing song. If we won’t let GodPrune our pride,We’ll decideTo refuse HimAs our guide. To prepare the way … Continue reading →

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Do Christians need adult-size, baby walkers?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Baby walkers help Infants and toddlers Move themselves around Before they learn To walk on their own. They’re not designed As a replacement For learning to walk And shouldn’t be used By older children Or adults. Sometimes Christians need help … Continue reading →

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Life is a journey, not a parking garage

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Life is designed to be travel — a journey to wisdom. It was never intended to be a parking garage. The way you live is up to you. You have the power to use your life for love or hate, … Continue reading →

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Lookin’ like a Christian?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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Spiritual body building or religious institutionalism?

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Early Christianity was a joyous, loving, holy, and supernatural lifestyle, not a religious affiliation. Christians are called to be body builders — to build up the body of Christ by ministering to one another. (See Ephesians 4:16.) Institutionalism has splintered Christ’s body … Continue reading →

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Bystanders vs. spiritual revolutionaries

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been trained to be bystanders and onlookers rather than spiritual revolutionaries. If you look at church as a training center, what is it training Christians to do? Sit and listen. Perhaps pastors need to be coaches … Continue reading →

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