Tag Archives: fruit of the Spirit

The Time of My Life Is To Enjoy Jesus and His Inner Rivers

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

The fear of losing respectability keeps Christians focused on burying and embalming the dead Jesus (John 19:38-41) instead of on surrendering to and radically obeying the inner rivers of the Jesus who lives within them. (Colossians 1:27) Let me tell … Continue reading →

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How To Recognize a True Christian

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I try to use self-effort to cook up the fruit of the Spirit, I always fail. Only the Holy Spirit can produce it in my life. Here’s how to spot genuine Christ-followers. According to the Bible they are doers … Continue reading →

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Times of Refreshing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s amazingly refreshing when words of hope and encouragement, and insight and revelation, are flowing from within me. It makes me feel peaceful and productive. For years I have been waking up every morning with such a wonderful inner flow. … Continue reading →

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Dare to Do Differently (So You Can Be Unboxed)

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a book that is full of seeds that can set you free from the things that are holding you back from a beautiful life. God wants to cultivate those seeds so that they grow into powerful deeds that … Continue reading →

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Seeing More Clearly by Thinking Outside the Culture

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love people who look beyond the natural, who think outside of their culture. They inspire me. Lifestyle-Christianity requires ongoing Christ-focus–continually “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” It looks “not at the things that are seen, … Continue reading →

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This Changes My Mind Throughout Each Day

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

My mind is being changed every day. The more I listen and the more I humbly obey, the more my mind grows in its ability to think beyond my own desires, feelings, and opinions. My most important listening isn’t hearing … Continue reading →

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Movin’ on up–beyond mental and emotional pain . . .

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Mental and emotional pain are warnings that your thinking and behavior are self-damaging and need to be adjusted. To have the mind of Christ we must let God’s Spirit direct our mental traffic. Invite the living Jesus into the home … Continue reading →

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Christians as God’s garden, not as a religious institution

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Behold the Lamb of God by looking unto Jesus and seeing Him who invisible. Look beyond church! Jesus calls the Holy Spirit the Comforter so perhaps we should look to the Spirit for comfort rather than to a religious leader. … Continue reading →

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Orchards don’t just happen

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Orchards and vineyards don’t just happen. They must be planted, tended, pruned, and cultivated. The fruit of the Holy Spirit must be cultivated. It doesn’t just grow wild in an untended heart. The fruit of the Spirit is the character … Continue reading →

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Gentleness — fruit of the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Steve Simms

Gentleness is an aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. It’s a characteristic of Spirit-led people.Gentleness takes a “soft touch” approach to life. It’s “soft spoken” — “speaking the truth in love.” Be gentle. Handle life with care. Gentleness nudges and … Continue reading →

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