Tag Archives: rivers of living water

Inner Christianity as taught by the Bible

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Inner Christianity As taught by the Bible: Christ in you, Inner rivers of living water, The kingdom of God Is within you, Being led by the Spirit, The Holy Spirit who lives in us, Having the mind of Christ, Live … Continue reading →

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Christ-access–mud puddles or living water?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Access to religious information cannot compare to direct access to the living Jesus. Christians who deny the living Jesus direct access to their heart, miss the whole point of faith because biblical Christianity is about Christ-access; it’s not a Christ-bypass. … Continue reading →

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Invisible rivers flow in the heart, visible ones in the eyes

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus promised His followers rivers of living water flowing from within them, not watered down ideas from outside them. Religious words without spiritual renewal have little effect. However, when invisible, inner rivers of God’s love, flow thru my heart, visible … Continue reading →

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Christricity is electrifying

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus said His followers will experience Holy Spirit currents flowing from within them (John 7:38). I call that “Christricity.” The living Jesus is the voltage that powers my soul! Life is wonderful when it’s humming with Christricity (even during difficult … Continue reading →

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Open the inner spillway to joy from within (Insider Trading)

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

You can’t control the climate in your neighborhood, but you can cultivate a happy heart. Wholesome fun can make you happy. You don’t have to party wild to experience joy. The spillway of the human heart dries up when God’s … Continue reading →

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Christianity should never be without awe!

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christianity need never be without awe, miracles, wonders, spiritual gifts, and other direct interactions with the living Jesus. I don’t know how anybody can experience Jesus daily and not be continually thrilled about Him. The Holy Spirit is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ inner energy changes perspectives

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Steve Simms

Steady streams Of inner energy Entered me When Jesus Entered my heart. Delight & felicity Aren’t found through folly But forged by faith.Jesus can make Joy the norm In your life. Even in a storm. How can church members be … Continue reading →

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Fresh definitions of some Bible terms about leadership (APEST)

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

The most moving Christians I’ve met (through their writings) have sought God for themselves as mystics, misfits, reformers, and monks. They have helped inspire me to seek God about the meaning of some Bible terms. Elders are mature Christ-followers, examples … Continue reading →

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Fruity rivers of living water (an inner smoothie)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Steve Simms

The fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, etc.) can’t be taught by sermons, but will spontaneously flow from a heart aglow with Christ. Church can confine us with strings of outward obligation. Christ want to free us to flow with … Continue reading →

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A meeting of Jesus’ people should be like a mighty waterfall

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

The “gifts of the Spirit” are really “flows” of the Spirt–not handed to you externally, but flowing from within you. (John 7:38) You can’t grow strong in Christ if you have given a no-go to the Spirit’s inner flow. Jesus said; … Continue reading →

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