Tag Archives: spiritual formation

The more I lower myself the more God’s power flows

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

The more I discernThe glory of the LordThe less my self-concernAnd the more I learnTo trust Him. The more I denyMyselfTo followJesusThe more ILearn to relyOn Him daily. The moreI lowerMyself,The moreGod’s powerCan flow. The more I hungerTo know God … Continue reading →

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Self-love & speaking in tongues

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Bible’s “love chapter” says that love isn’t boastful, proud, or self-seeking. A self-love focus seems to contradict that. Self-love can make us forget about our neighbor. That love, care, and concern you’ve been giving to yourself; give it to … Continue reading →

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Being forged & refined by Jesus

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus is the wayBeyond pride,Beyond self-effort,And beyond despair.Let Jesus be the airYou breathe.Let Him continually fill youLike deep breathing,His Spirit,His very presenceAlways working inAnd through you.Even if you’re calledA “fool for Christ,”It’s spirituallyAdvantageousTo be so “poor in spirit”That your love … Continue reading →

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The talkative Jesus talking inside me

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

–The Talkative Jesus–The gentle coaxing of conscience,Telling me to do what’s right,The inner prompting to obey God,The still-small urging to deny my desiresAnd put the will of God first,A frequent nudge to pray,Uplifting words to tell someone andKind deeds to … Continue reading →

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Can we hamper God?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s glory manifests where there’s deep spiritual hunger. Deep spiritual hunger grows where great brokenness is embraced with humility and grace. Preachers say, “Listen to me tell you about Jesus,” but you can listen to Him. When we try to … Continue reading →

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A Jesus Freak isn’t a “freak of nature” but of the supernatural

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you continually follow and obey the living Jesus with all your heart, society will see you as a freak. A Jesus Freak isn’t a freak of nature, but someone who is being radically transformed by the risen Jesus in … Continue reading →

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How to spiritually flourish

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

–Flourishing–O, to overflowFrom withinWith the fruitOf God’s SpiritSo that His natureAnd His actionsRadiate through meAs rivers of lifeNourishing everythingAnd everyone oneIn my path.

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God-assignments are for everybody (got yours?)

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

God often whispers, like a gentle breeze in your heart, urging you toward righteousness, however, His inner nudges are frequently unnoticed. When you refuse to complete the assignments that God puts in your heart, you’re rejecting Him as your teacher. … Continue reading →

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Do more than “only imagine” Jesus–experience Him daily!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers can do much more than “only imagine” Jesus’ presence. We can experience His presence throughout the day! Christians like to quote half a verse: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man … Continue reading →

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Many people have never given Jesus a chance.

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

Give Jesus a chance to speak to you. Notice His thoughts in your head. Give Jesus a chance to lead you. Do what He tells you to. Give Jesus a chance to make the Bible come alive. Read it daily … Continue reading →

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