Tag Archives: growing in grace

The Ideal Life

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Awake O sleeper. Let the everliving resurrected Jesus Christ upgrade you from within. (Ephesians 5:14) Awaken to the presence and power of the risen Jesus unceasingly living and working in and through you. (Philippians 2:12) Awaken to God’s calling on … Continue reading →

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Camping on the Mountain Top Rock of Truth

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Speaking the Truth in Love” The more that Christ-followers grow and learn to make Christ the present and literal Head and Leader of His body (not just a distant figurehead) the more Jesus promotes and empowers each member to build … Continue reading →

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Daily Reliving Joy and Amazement!

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

Every day I relive joy and amazement. It recycles through my heart and my mind. It’s not my own joy and amazement. It’s a gift I receive day by day. Here’s the secret: Don’t just staySermon-stuckWeek by week.Let your heartBe … 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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The more I lower myself the more God’s power flows

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

The more I discernThe glory of the LordThe less my self-concernAnd the more I learnTo trust Him. The more I denyMyselfTo followJesusThe more ILearn to relyOn Him daily. The moreI lowerMyself,The moreGod’s powerCan flow. The more I hungerTo know God … Continue reading →

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Astounding, abounding (and amazing) grace

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

To grow in graceWe mustContinually and humbly trustIn the working of God,Knowing that our effortIs mere dust.It’s not enough to discuss“Christ in you.”We must readjustOur lifestyle to His presence.

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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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