Tag Archives: spiritual formation

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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Prophetic Skipping is a Beautiful Challenge

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

Prophetic Skipping I love to skip and dance through time with the joy of the Lord as my strength. I savor and bask in the inner peace that comes from “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” The Scriptures are … Continue reading →

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A Book Makes Me Feel Nostalgic

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

The fact that a book written over a period of about 1,500 years by dozens of citizens of a small ancient country made up of the descendants of Egyptian slaves (that was conquered and destroyed several times) is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Am I One of God’s Favorite Creatures?

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

Is God “well pleased” with me? I know that God isn’t perfectly satisfied with and delighted by everything I think, say, and do. However, I also know that He consistently loves me, even when I displease Him. I believe that … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Place to Go

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite place to go is anywhere Christ is in control. I’m not particularly fond of paces, meetings, or events that are run by human control. However, I love it when individuals and groups of people let the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Matter Where I Live in the World

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

It doesn’t matter where I live in the world because my hope and my inner peace are not built on geography, economics, politics, government, culture, religion, ethnicity, nationality, climate, or scenery. My hope and inner peace are built on nothing … Continue reading →

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Specializing in Simplicity

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t need a lot of spices, a lot of recipes, a lot of fancy equipment, or never-ending instructions. I love simplicity and spontaneity. I guess that’s why I’ve never been a fan of organized religion. I prefer to simply … Continue reading →

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