Tag Archives: spiritual formation

What’s The Use?

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Life is like riding a bicycle. Which bike are you riding? The rickety bike of tormenting thoughts, desires, and feelings that strive to steal, to kill, and destroy your soul? (John 10:1) Or the grace-filled bike of Spirit-led discipleship and … Continue reading →

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Thinking About (Spiritual) Lifeguards

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

If God’s spiritual life is within you, you have been freely given the supernatural gift of the new birth. Be a lifeguard Watch over, protect, and nurture it. Never take it for granted. Follow these steps from “The Parable of … Continue reading →

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I Stay Motivated by Speaking In Tongues

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Steve Simms

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions . . .” (Ephesians 6:18) Praying in the Spirit (in tongues) is incredibly powerful! Tongues are a gift from God meant to help you, not something to fear. If you are hungry … Continue reading →

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Every Day’s A Holy Day For Me

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

I’m always needingThe direct leadingOf God the Spirit —His inner voice,I need to hear itAnd to draw near it.Deep within my soul.I’m like a seedling.In order to growI need God’s life flowRising within me.He keeps me feedingOn His sweet presence.Daily … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Being Appreciative

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

To be genuinely appreciative of the good things in your life requires taking the risk of humility, openness, sensitivity, and vulnerability. It’s a risk I’m learning to take throughout each day. It’s a risk I’ve never regretted. People celebrateWhat they … Continue reading →

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The Path I’ve Taken Has Brought Me To This

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

A Fire Alarm and Trumpet Sound Church attendance without discipleship is:* Listening to a talk about Jesus instead of becoming more like Him, (2 Corinthians 3:18)* A passive audience without participatory interactive action, (James 1:22-25)* A lecture instead of a … Continue reading →

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Age Is Just A Number–It’s The Heart That Counts

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

Age is merely a number. It is the heart that counts. It’s inside our heart that we discover and experience the best part of being alive. God’s plan is to build His vineyards and His orchards within you — His … Continue reading →

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What’s Cooking?

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

“What is it?” What is life? What is it all about? The answers are in the living bread. Eat the bread of direct revelation from the living God that comes to your heart every single day! (John 6:48-51) There is … Continue reading →

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My “Crazy” Business

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s some crazy looking hope for a world that’s truly crazy. My “crazy” business keeps me sane. It’s a simple business — the daily business of focusing on and being continually led by the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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A Relationship with God the Holy Spirit is Heavenly

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

How to Wake Up to Christ’s Presence Where Christ’s presence is being ignored, God the Holy Spirit is being quenched. (Luke 10:38-42) Both individuals and churches can quench the Spirit. However, the Bible plainly says not to quench the Spirit … Continue reading →

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