Tag Archives: spiritual formation

Jesus is Way Beyond Religion

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

I disagree with almost all public figures on the topic of faith and religion. I’ve been molded from within by spiritual experience, by a ravenous appetite to live out what the Bible says, and by an overwhelming love for and … Continue reading →

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Times of Refreshing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s amazingly refreshing when words of hope and encouragement, and insight and revelation, are flowing from within me. It makes me feel peaceful and productive. For years I have been waking up every morning with such a wonderful inner flow. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Helped to Look at Life Differently

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

Your life will look different when you look at it differently. You don’t have to keep looking at your life the same way day after day. You can look at things differently. God the Holy Spirit wants to show you … Continue reading →

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My Heart is Stirred

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

My heart is stirredBy a noble themeAs I write these versesAbout the King of Kings.(Psalm 45:1) Christ’s not a creedFor you to read.Jesus isn’tInformation.He is risen,Risen indeed,To bring you HisTransformation.Cultivate ChristInside your heart.He is the seedThe Word of God.You have … Continue reading →

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Everyday Jesus Brings Me Happiness

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Is Jesus More Than a Stranger to You? Let Jesus be more than a stranger. Like anyone who is famous, people know a lot of information about Jesus. Much of His life is common knowledge. Most preachers share something about … Continue reading →

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The Spirit-Led Person of the Bible

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to consistently be the Spirit-Led person described in the Bible. Religion has never satisfied the hunger within me, but the leading of God’s Spirit is another story. Having begun in the power of the Spirit, Israel quickly began … Continue reading →

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I’d Tell Teenage Me How to Effectively Learn a Language

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

The most effective way to learn a language is by immersion into the language, not by forcing yourself to study it, memorize vocabulary, and obey grammar rules. That’s how we learned our mother tongue. We first caught it by hearing … Continue reading →

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Budgeting 100% to 1 Purpose

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

I call my approach to budgeting “100% budgeting.” 100 % budgeting is giving all that you are and all that you have to one purpose. Only one purpose in my life has ever inspired me to try to give everything … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Trust My Own Ideas, Feelings, or Desires

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Shift from trusting in your own understanding and begin to trust in and rely on the Lord’s revelation both in Scripture and in His direct communication to your heart. Devour and savor the Bible and cultivate deep intimacy with the … Continue reading →

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The Attachment That Lasts

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

As human beings we get attached. Certain things and certain people get ahold of our heart, and we treasure them. But all of our attachments eventually come to an end except for one–the eternal attachment. The Bible is the collection … Continue reading →

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