Tag Archives: Romans 8:14

Who is a child of God?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Avoid spiritual identity theft. The Bible says: “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” (Romans 8:14.) Go God’s route. Be Spirit-led! To be led by the Spirit as a child of God is … Continue reading →

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Let go and let Jesus lead!

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Wake up. To be numb inside is to miss out on Christ’s internal life. Embrace the lifestyle of binge-watching the risen Jesus and internally streaming the author and finisher of the faith. Quick Christianity served up as a tidy Sunday … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ needs the living Bread of Life!

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus is the Bread of Life. He calls us to “taste and see that the Lord is good,” to daily surrender our heart and my mind to His presence, leadership, and Lordship as the living Bread. Here’s how I try … Continue reading →

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You can live by the Spirit everywhere

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

To “live by the Spirit”And “not quench the Spirit”Is to fully yield yourselfTo be carried by the currentAs the Spirit flowsLike inner riversAlive with the powerAnd presence of GodAnd blowsLike a mighty rushing windFrom deep withinYour surrendered heart. The more … Continue reading →

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Lessons from phone-led people (to help be Spirit-led)

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Phone-led people are: Spirit-led people are: “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” Romans 8:14. (Here’s a picture of a phoney person being phone-led. Get it? Being phoney and phone-led seems to … Continue reading →

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Christianity is either human-desire-led or Spirit-led

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians are led by our own desires, we disagree with and separate from each other; when Spirit-led we unite heart-to-heart. Church separates Christians into thousands of groups, denominations, and tribes, but Jesus prayed that we all be one. Church … Continue reading →

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Last year’s ruts make new year changes difficult. We need SPaction!

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often New Year’s Day is but a fleeting moment of briefly thinking beyond the monotony of the old year. However, status quo (year after year) isn’t a gift of the Spirit. For a year (or a decade) to pass … Continue reading →

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Self-motivation frequently falters, but Spirit-motivation is an inner fire

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus calls us to Spirit-initiated behavior, not self-initiated behavior. Being led by the Holy Spirit is radically different than being led by our own desires. It’s vital to know the difference. When we ignore the Holy Spirit’s leadership, we’re left … Continue reading →

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The best ministry?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

When humble Christ-followers talk about their love for Jesus, you can sense His presence. I love to meet people who radiate the presence of Jesus. I find them in the humblest places (and in the humblest churches). Heart-felt humility aligns … Continue reading →

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We can’t follow Jesus, if we won’t let Him lead us!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

  “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” –Romans 8:14 Learn to follow Jesus in the book “Beyond Church.”

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