Tag Archives: relationship with Christ

Religious Activities or Relational Interaction with God?

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants a dynamic interactive relationship with people. He’s not looking for religious activities. The Word of God must go beyond mere words and ever burn in the heart, creating ongoing intimacy with, passion for, and obedience to the risen … Continue reading →

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A Unique and Beautiful Relationship

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a unique relationship that is unlike any other relationship. However, that relationship is seldom discovered and rarely recognized because it is hidden by or replaced by religion. That most unique relationship is a heart-to-heart relationship with the risen … Continue reading →

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Second-hand Christianity often misses Christ-supremacy

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

Second-hand Christianity lacks the vitality of first-hand connection and direct interaction with the living Jesus. Second-hand thoughts about Jesus can’t compare to a first-hand relationship with Him! Christ can do anything better than you (or me). Why not let Him? … Continue reading →

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It’s time for Christ-followers to live in direct awareness of Jesus.

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

The direct awareness of God is far more powerful than mere information about God can ever be. Eyesight is wonderful. Heart-sight is even better. How’s your spiritual vision? Eyesight sees physical things. Heart-sight sees Christ & His inner Light! Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Dormant Christians don’t do much for God.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Pastor-dependency makes Christians drift into dormancy as they decide to “let the pastor do it.” It’s dangerous to delegate your spirituality to a pastor, because Jesus wants a direct relationship with you. Let Christ take the lead in your relationship with … Continue reading →

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Go relevant!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

Go relevant.

Posted in attributes of mental health, contentment, He is risen, inner peace, Jesus is alive, joy, love, mental health, mental health note, peace of mind, practical religion, real world, religion, resurrection, resurrection of Jesus, resurrection power, risen from the dead, risen Jesus, Uncategorized, We serve a risen Savior | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment