Tag Archives: discipleship

My Fun Five (And Two Bonuses)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing like worshipping God in Spirit and in truth. I love to put on heart-felt worship music and pour my heart out in adoration to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as I sing along. I’m thrilled … Continue reading →

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Mother Mary’s advice . . .

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

The best advice I’ve ever received came from Mary, the mother of Jesus. She told a group of people: “Whatever He (Jesus) says to you, do it.” Mary’s advice is often stated as “Just do it.” Unfortunately, our society likes … Continue reading →

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Heart cultivation

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

Cultivate thoughts, feelings, and desires that align with your conscience, encourage you, and give you peace. Weed out the rest! The habits, attitudes, and desires that you daily cultivate will either open the gate to joy or shut you up … Continue reading →

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Declaration of Dependence

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus is my Lord. I am daily dependent on Him. Apart from Him I can do nothing. He is my foundation, my strength, and my hope. I proclaim my dependence on Christ. Jesus sets me free from my … Continue reading →

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Be a heart cultivator

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

If you won’t continually cultivate nourishing thoughts, feelings, and desires in your heart, deceitful and destructive ones will grow naturally. The thoughts, feelings, and desires that compel and control you are the ones you have cultivated within you. To keep … Continue reading →

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The beautiful soundtrack of heart-felt Christianity

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus breathe On the wind chimes In your heart And play beautiful music That fills you with joy. The soundtrack of biblical Christianity is the voice of “Christ in you, the hope of glory” continually prompting you … Continue reading →

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Fear closing your heart to the risen Jesus and missing out on His mercy.

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Words from the mind ramble on. Words from God’s Spirit roll with revelation like waves from Heaven. The inner release of Christ’s rushing rivers will cause your heart to runover with joy. Let God’s Spirit reveal to your heart the … Continue reading →

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“Jesus is Lord!” Say what?

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus is Lord, means: Christ’s choices, not my choices. Sold-out discipleship, not shipwrecked religion that has abandoned the practice of daily discipleship. Christ’s control not my control. In Jesus’ name, not in my name. Christ’s will be done, not my … Continue reading →

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Revival causes people & churches to be Christ-enthralled

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The world needs Christ-enthralled people. Be one. Let churches be filled with Jesus-thrilled people! Instead of stuffing God’s Spirit, let’s do Spirit-led stuff! If Jesus is the Head of a church, let Him literally run it! If not, quit pretending … Continue reading →

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10 better questions than “Where do you go to church?”

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

1) Where do you open up and connect heart-to-heart with other Christians? 2) Where do you spontaneously pray aloud with and for other Christians? 3) Where do you humble yourself, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from your wicked ways … Continue reading →

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