Tag Archives: Jesus

“Love never fails.”

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have 36 journal books full of quotes that I have collected over the years. One of my favorites is: “Love never fails.” Love constantly looks unto Jesus. It beholds the Lamb of God throughout each day. Experience love at … Continue reading →

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Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I focus on what makes me happy. (To be unhappy, focus on yourself and your problems.) Things don’t make me happy. Jesus does. The key to happiness is Christ-focus. If the main attractionIn your daily lifeIs continual distraction,You’ll be spirituallyOut … Continue reading →

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I can’t say goodbye to my Jesus Freak phase

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

The phase in my life that I won’t say goodbye to is my Jesus Freak phase. One day I encountered the risen Jesus Christ and in a moment my life was marvelously and forever changed. Jesus was suddenly real to … Continue reading →

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The Peaceful Purpose of Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To me being patriotic means total loyalty and full, heart-felt commitment and obedience to the highest authority. The nations of the world falsely claim to be that highest authority and convince their citizens to worship them as though they were … Continue reading →

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I’m nostalgic for Spirit-led Christianity

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible never says that Christians should listen to a weekly sermon. Religious tradition does. I’m nostalgic for the following things that the Bible says that Christians should do: These things flow from supernatural revelation, not from human abilities. Spiritual … Continue reading →

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A strange star stayed close to Jerusalem for two years

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Some men were wonderstruck by a strange new star that rose and hung over far away Jerusalem. They sensed that it was a supernatural phenomenon — a sign calling them to learn more about the Jews. Somehow, they learned about … Continue reading →

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Jesus c3a — 1) aware of, 2) amazed by, & 3) attentive to

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you let your attention zoom in on and be continually captivated by the living Jesus, life is supernaturally transformed! Attentive listening to the living Jesus is the most powerful prayer. Living in the presence of Jesus isn’t just something … Continue reading →

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Without Jesus being active in the heart, Christianity can be boring

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus do His heart-work in you. Then you’ll begin to overflow with healing and joy. When I’m comfortable I tend to trust my own effort; when I’m uncomfortable, Jesus. Being uncomfortable can make me defensive or make … Continue reading →

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Don’t settle for another Jesus than the living, resurrected One

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Bible talks about “a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached.” Refuse to settle for less than the living, resurrected Jesus! If your lifestyle doesn’t follow suit with the Holy Spirit something has gone awry. Spirit-prompted Christians consistently manifest … Continue reading →

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If you feel the need to go through a minister to get to God, you’ve missed the good news of what Jesus did.

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Steve Simms
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