Tag Archives: Spirit-led

My Perspective is Always Changing

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

Writing what Jesus shows me helps me see things from God’s perspective instead of from my own. It’s a great way to begin to experience the gifts of the Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy. Focus your attention intensely on … Continue reading →

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Jesus is God’s Beloved Son. Hear Him!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

The Lord is near.Tune up your ears,So you can hearWhat Christ in youIs saying to you. Biblical Christianity is about the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ and the kingdom (government) of God. (See Mark 1:1 and Matthew 24:14.) When … Continue reading →

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The first two people chose to ignore God’s initiative.

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the Bible the first two people choose human analysis and their own initiative instead of trust in and obedience to God. Not much has changed. Unless we begin to notice and follow the initiatives of God’s Spirit we may … Continue reading →

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A Jesus revolution replaces heart earplugs with inner earbuds.

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

A sincere prayer: Holy Spirit, please touch everyone who reads this with an instant and powerful manifestation of Your presence. The inner earplugs of pride and self-focus keep us from hearing God’s Spirit. The worst hearing loss is the unwillingness … 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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10 better questions than “Where do you go to church?”

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christians need to be Christ-controlled not church-controlled. It’s much more important to focus on connecting with and staying connected to the risen Jesus than it is to join a religious organization. Teaching Christianity with sermons is like teaching swimming with … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe in the absentee Jesus!

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

I once thought JesusWas an absenteeFar away from me.Then I opened my heartAnd now Christ in meFills me with gloryAnd inner victory. Jesus invites people,“Come unto Me.”He doesn’t want to beAn absenteeIn your life. Jesus is an absenteeFrom the tombSo … Continue reading →

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There’s no perfect church but there is a perfect Savior!

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

To go to JesusYou don’t need to goTo a special building.You can go to HimAny time and any place.All you need to doIs to open and surrenderYour heart to HimAnd He’ll be there! Being led by God’s Spirit,Christ in you,Who … Continue reading →

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God opens & closes doors

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Automatic doorsOpen and closeOn my life’s journey:Sudden disappointments,And surprise opportunities.Yet some how I knowThat God runs the showLike He did when JosephWas wrongfully sent to jailSo he could be chosenTo rule Egypt for Pharoah. When God closes a door and … Continue reading →

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Some of my frequent God-assignments

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Some of my most frequent God-assignments are: Apologize, Be kind to people who are unkind to me, Read the Bible and let it touch my heart, Pray, worship, and exercise spiritual gifts with my wife. “Consider others better than yourself.” … Continue reading →

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