Tag Archives: spiritual formation

A Jesus Freak isn’t a “freak of nature” but of the supernatural

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you continually follow and obey the living Jesus with all your heart, society will see you as a freak. A Jesus Freak isn’t a freak of nature, but someone who is being radically transformed by the risen Jesus in … Continue reading →

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How to spiritually flourish

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

–Flourishing–O, to overflowFrom withinWith the fruitOf God’s SpiritSo that His natureAnd His actionsRadiate through meAs rivers of lifeNourishing everythingAnd everyone oneIn my path.

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God-assignments are for everybody (got yours?)

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

God often whispers, like a gentle breeze in your heart, urging you toward righteousness, however, His inner nudges are frequently unnoticed. When you refuse to complete the assignments that God puts in your heart, you’re rejecting Him as your teacher. … Continue reading →

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Do more than “only imagine” Jesus–experience Him daily!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers can do much more than “only imagine” Jesus’ presence. We can experience His presence throughout the day! Christians like to quote half a verse: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man … Continue reading →

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Many people have never given Jesus a chance.

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

Give Jesus a chance to speak to you. Notice His thoughts in your head. Give Jesus a chance to lead you. Do what He tells you to. Give Jesus a chance to make the Bible come alive. Read it daily … Continue reading →

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If you want to be closer to Jesus, this’ll help

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Vulnerability is a magnet for the living Jesus. It helps move our pride out of His way and attract His presence and power. Christianity isn’t about memorizing and verbalizing ideas about Jesus. It’s about internalizing Him and letting Him ignite … Continue reading →

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Put Christ back in “ianity”

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Churchianity’s been around for centuries. Now we have politicsianity. Let’s put Christ back in ianity. Christianity without love for all people, is counterfeit. To keep the rust off of my trust in God, I have to put the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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Invisible rivers flow in the heart, visible ones in the eyes

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus promised His followers rivers of living water flowing from within them, not watered down ideas from outside them. Religious words without spiritual renewal have little effect. However, when invisible, inner rivers of God’s love, flow thru my heart, visible … Continue reading →

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Inner awe-ability

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ponder the aweThat stirs within youAt the sightOf nature’s beauty,Inner glimpses ofMajesty and splendor,Beyond all reason,Defying your logic,Intangible but stillDeeply and delightfully real.Cultivate that senseThat you feel inside.Let it grow untilIt dominates your dayAnd overflows throughContinual wonderAnd glorious gratitude. Copyright … Continue reading →

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Accolades are mere charades

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Accolades are mere charades, and insults are just manmade. It’s what you are on the inside that matters! One of the greatest things in the world is to be free from the torment of self-focus. Pride will choke your heart … Continue reading →

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