Tag Archives: praying in the Spirit

Okra Can Restore Your Faith In People

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Thinking about okra can help restore your faith in people: I don’t like boiled okra. I won’t eat boiled okra. Boiled okra is way too slippery and slimy for me! Fried okra is a different story. Cornmeal-rolled, crispy, and piping … Continue reading →

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Find God’s Reasons for What You’re Going Through

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

Prayer Walking with The Salvation Army Flag (Part 9 of The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Ernie and I continued to learn, step-by-step, that the more we walk in the Spirit and let God lead us beyond the bonds of bound-up religion, … Continue reading →

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I Desire So Much More Than an Awesome Car

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Wake Up to (Godly) Desire To truly know Jesus, you must desire to continually encounter and interact with Him. It’s not enough just to think about Him or study about Him or hear a religious talk about Him. That’s why … Continue reading →

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Something Amazing I’ve Learned

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve learned that receiving and regularly using the supernatural gift of speaking in tongues is enriching, empowering, and life transforming. I first encountered and received this miraculous gift about a year after I graduated from high school. I’ve used it … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Outfit Is Like “The Emperor’s New Clothes” — Invisible (but Not Imaginary)

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love to dress for the success of overcoming distress! I love to have the belt of truth around my waist. Wearing honesty keeps me humble and real. I cover my chest with the breastplate of righteousness by doing my … Continue reading →

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Can prayer be Spirit-led and Bible-based?

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too often today our prayers are more based on our own desires and sentimentalism than they are aligned with Scripture and burning with the passionate fire of the Holy Spirit. Because we aren’t continually opening our heart to Scripture and … Continue reading →

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Self-love & speaking in tongues

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Bible’s “love chapter” says that love isn’t boastful, proud, or self-seeking. A self-love focus seems to contradict that. Self-love can make us forget about our neighbor. That love, care, and concern you’ve been giving to yourself; give it to … Continue reading →

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