Tag Archives: spiritual formation

A Bouquet of 3 Loves

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His followers to have a strange bouquet of three loves. As Jesus described them, those three loves are individually rare and seldom seen together as a bouquet. How many of the three do you have? 1) All-out love … Continue reading →

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My “Magic” Moment

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

The moment I first felt truly alive was the moment I woke up to the presence, power, and love of the risen Jesus. I was a freshman in college and reluctantly visited an enthusiastic gathering of Jesus Freaks in the … Continue reading →

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I Wish That . . .

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

I wish that Christians wouldn’t ignore Jesus’ commands to love one another and to love your enemies. I wish they would wholeheartedly obey them. Although Jesus doesn’t approve of many of our behaviors, He loves illegal immigrants, Democrats, Muslims, addicts, … Continue reading →

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Is Your Garden Hose Flowing?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

Most people have picked up a water hose, turned on the faucet, and had nothing come out. Then when they have examined the hose they have seen that kinks are shutting down the water flow. The same thing happens to … Continue reading →

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Unkinked Christianity

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you’re a Christian,It’s vital to know,God’s released the flowOf Christ inside you,The hope of glory. Unkink your heartLike a garden hoseUntil God’s livingWater freely flows.Quench not the Spirit. Humble yourself and remove the kinks in your heart until you … Continue reading →

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Being Spontaneously Spirit-Led

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing so spontaneous as being spontaneously led by the Holy Spirit. Obeying inner promptings from God produces amazing results. When a prompting comes to you that aligns with the love and character of Jesus Christ and with the overall … Continue reading →

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The Journey of A Lifetime

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

The longest trip I’ve ever taken has been from conception until now. It has been the journey of my lifetime. It began when two cells connected and started my existence. Little by little my body grew into the baby boy … Continue reading →

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The Things I Do While Traveling Thru Life

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Misunderstanding of Christianity — More Spiritual Opportunities and Testimonies One summer while I was in college, I was invited to spend 8 weeks in a discipleship program for young adults ages 18-30. It was called Disciplined Life in Christ. … Continue reading →

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Go Beyond Misunderstood Christianity

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Blindly accepting the religious status quo, inherited traditions, and hand-me-down beliefs traps many people in misunderstanding. The present-day power and reality of the risen Jesus is often buried under the weight of religious misunderstanding. It’s no fun to be misunderstood. … Continue reading →

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Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading →

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