Tag Archives: Romans 8:14

Saying “no” to self-focus

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

The thing that interferes most with my happiness in life is self-focus. Every day I strive to say “no” to it. I want to keep my eyes and my heart fixed on the risen Jesus Christ so I can be … 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’ve lost interest in trying to fit into an institutional church.

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

How we need Spirit-directed Christi-followers and Spirit-led gatherings! When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, He empowered Christ-seekers to live Spirit-directed lives and to participate in Spirit-led assemblies. Now the members of the body of Christ don’t have to stay … Continue reading →

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My first day to experience “ekklesia”

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

One day I walked into a group of about 60 people who were sharing testimonies about how Jesus Christ had changed their life. I had been to church plenty of times, but I had never been to a meeting like … Continue reading →

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Can people today be led by God’s Spirit?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

You’re the one they’re looking for. Sow well! Often when you meet a stranger in what appears to be a random way, you’re the one they’re looking for. They want you to sow hope into their life. You and they … Continue reading →

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Experience the reality of reminders from God’s Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit will remind them of what He said. If you have ever read from the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of what you read. Then notice which Scriptures come into … Continue reading →

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Laying down the mic of self-righteousness

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let’s drop the mic of our opinions, feelings, desires, and self-righteousness and begin to be led by God’s Spirit in all that we think, say, and do. The redemption that came by Christ Jesus gives us supernatural inner power to … Continue reading →

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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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