Tag Archives: discipleship quotations

My Best Friend Isn’t an Animal

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

Pets are wonderful. Animals are amazing. However, my best friend isn’t an animal. My best friend is an invisible person who lives and works inside of me. “This is what the disciples of Jesus do. They put down pretense, confess … Continue reading →

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The Famous Person Who Loves to Interact with People

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I know a famous person who loves to warmly interact with all kinds of people from all over the world. He’s incredibly kind and compassionate and makes time for everybody. His name is Jesus. Jesus interacts with people one to … Continue reading →

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The True Holiday Spirit

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

“The Fruit of the Vineyard” will release the true holiday spirit! Celebrate “The Fruit of the Vineyard Day” every single day of the year! Jesus wants His followers to surrender to and be continually led by the Holy Spirit. (Romans … Continue reading →

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I Ask for and Pursue Direct Connection with God

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Enough excuses! It’s time for direct ongoing connection with the living resurrected Jesus Christ! Now’s the time to firmly “abide in the vine.” (John 15:4-5) To abide in Christ the Vine, we need to continuously breath in the air of … Continue reading →

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Some Things Don’t Require a Computer

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a guideWho knows the way.Let Him lead youThroughout each day.When you are weakHe is so strong.Follow along.(Romans 8:14 and2 Corinthians 12:8-10) Beauty is revealed when flowers open up to the sun. It’s also revealed when people humbly open … Continue reading →

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Priority One

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Priority one: First things first. I have discovered that I experience and realize what I prioritize. Therefore, I prioritize the kingdom of God and seek it first. Jesus first! No nation, no notion, no person, no desire, no plan can … Continue reading →

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Lighting Up For Life, Not Just For Emergencies

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This morning I walked out into the slowly disappearing darkness. There as I stood between the dim early morning moonlight and the newly rising sunlight I heard an inner voice say, “It’s all My Light.” I love to let the … Continue reading →

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Training to be Fruitful

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:11) Let’s do it now. Christ-followers let’s train to love better every time we gather. It’s not enough just to hear more sermons … Continue reading →

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Christians Need Training to be Spirit-Led Soldiers of Love

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Armies don’t teach their soldiers to simply sit and listen. They give them hands-on training in giving their all (even their very lives) in battle. Churches could learn a lot from the world’s armies and begin using Sunday mornings to … Continue reading →

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Motivated by discipleship!

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

For me, every day should be a day of discipleship! What does that mean? The way Christians “make disciples” has changed drastically from the first century. Today Christians rarely even used the word disciple. Instead, they sit in rows, passively … Continue reading →

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