Tag Archives: spiritual formation

Two-way communication with God!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus sacrificed His life to make mediation so that you can now experience direct, personal revelation from God! There’s no motivation like direct, personal revelation from the living God. People are crying out for satisfaction, validation, and restoration, but they’re … Continue reading →

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The joy and transformational power of Christian heart connection

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Can contemporary Christianity step beyond the addiction to religious curriculum and pulpit lectures that doesn’t “add up to transformational living” and to begin to experience ongoing heart connection? I believe that the answer is yes! Christian heart connection requires that … Continue reading →

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The power of consistent Christ-connection

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

“The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus” is the grace-filled fountain of life that will flow like rivers of living water from deep within Christ-followers who through ongoing humility and surrender train themselves not to hinder or … Continue reading →

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Christians, let’s lose our snooze!

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

The time you useTo spiritually snoozeWill cause you to cruiseWith culture currentsAnd gradually you’ll loseYour desire to uniteWith the armorOf God’s light. Self-focused desire gratification causes us to rely on human effort and our own perceptions rather than daily depending … Continue reading →

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God — refuse to dim Him!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Fix your focus on God’s inner fire in the sky of your heart. Let nothing dim it! The awareness of God will give you a bright outlook. Without Him we’re left with a dim blurred view of what life is … Continue reading →

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Learn to yearn for more of Jesus!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

Heart-level connection with the living Jesus can’t be explained in human words. It must be experienced to be understood. Simply to learnBible informationBut not to yearnTo experienceWhat you learnIs to neglectTo discernYour great needTo grow in graceBy following ChristAnd lettingYour … Continue reading →

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Salvation comes by dependency on Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Making a one-time decision to “accept Christ” isn’t Christianity. Daily surrendering your life to Christ’s direct Lordship and control is. To truly believe in Jesus is to daily depend on Him instead of depending on your own effort, knowledge, desires, … Continue reading →

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When Jesus questioned Saul of Tarsus (Will you let Him question you?)

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus asked the aggressive and determined but road weary Saul of Tarsus a simple question: “Why do you persecute Me?” Rather than defending himself and his motives that he believed were righteous, Saul asked Jesus, “Who are You, … Continue reading →

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Stationary wasn’t stationary

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stationary was once popular, but it’s now becoming rare. It wasn’t stationary. Most mornings I wake up with a word in my mind that I get up and write about. Today my mind was empty, so I asked Jesus to … Continue reading →

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Don’t just sit in church. Get up and obey God’s Spirit!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus out of the church box so He can rule and reign in your heart. Take the risk to hear and do what His Spirit is saying. Begin to notice and obey His inner promptings throughout the day. I propose … Continue reading →

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