Tag Archives: discipleship

Determined disciples vs. submissive spectators

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps church could focus on developing determined disciples rather than on sustaining submissive spectators. Determined disciples overcome their issues, hang-ups, and addictions and transform the world around them through their obedience to the power and presence of Christ actively flowing … Continue reading →

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Christ With Double Rainbows In Colorado (& The Christian Challenge)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

I believe that the living, resurrected Jesus is communicating to those who are willing to hear and obey Him. My brother, Scott Simms, took this picture of double rainbows that we saw in front of his house near Cripple Creek, Colorado … Continue reading →

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Three Ways I Know Jesus Is Still Speaking, Healing, & Working Miracles Today!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

3 Ways I know that Jesus is . . . A) Still speaking to people; B) Still healing the sick; C) Still making disciples; and D) Still working miracles. 1) The Bible says: “Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday, today, and … Continue reading →

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Anybody can live like everybody else; but it takes great guts to buck the trends and live like Christ!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Steve Simms
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To follow God’s plans for us we must give up our plans for God.

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Steve Simms
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The Way To Grow Is To Go

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Steve Simms

People grow when they go into positive action.  If they sit still too long, they atrophy. The way to grow spiritually is to go with God’s flow — to hear and do what the Spirit of God says to you.  … Continue reading →

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