Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Oh That People Would Understand Heart-to-Heart Christianity

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

Finding New Wineskins Beyond a Sermon-Centered Church (Part 5 — The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Abounding Grace was a growing new church with an open mic where anyone could share as they felt prompted by God’s Spirit. It was a new … Continue reading →

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Pursuing the Promise of Experiencing God

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Looking For New Wineskins (The Misunderstanding of Christianity Part 4) God’s fire that I encountered in the Jesus Revolution and by spending time with radically committed Indian Christians is always burning in my heart. However, I was growing weary of … Continue reading →

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25 Flow of God Circuit Breakers

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

1) Pride,2) Self-righteousness,3) Religious control,4) Guilt,5) Sin,6) Consumerism,7) Fear,8) Anger,9) Hatred,11) Politics,12) Stubbornness,12) Impatience,13) Negativity,14) Unbelief,15) Lies,16) Injustice,17) Impurity,18) Disrespect,19) Anxiety,20) Worry,21) Unkindness,22) Disobedience,23) Rebellion,24) Love of wealth,25) Self-focus. Another powerful way to quench the Holy Spirit is to systematize … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle is More Important Than Location

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus lived a lifestyle of obedience. He lived the way that the Scriptures instructed Him to and He obeyed the voice of the Heavenly Father. We can too. To do the Word is to build your life on the rock. … Continue reading →

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I Want to See People Living Like Jesus

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Take a risk. Quit floating along in the comfort of a church building and begin to walk with the risen Jesus in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. To follow Christ and be inwardly led by His Spirit: (Romans 8:14)* … Continue reading →

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Always Walk With Jesus

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

The kingdom of God is coming. Everything will one day align with God’s will. Get a head start. Begin to allow the risen Jesus to align you with His will and govern you from within throughout each day. Why are … 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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The Ideal Life

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Awake O sleeper. Let the everliving resurrected Jesus Christ upgrade you from within. (Ephesians 5:14) Awaken to the presence and power of the risen Jesus unceasingly living and working in and through you. (Philippians 2:12) Awaken to God’s calling on … Continue reading →

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Overcome Nervousness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Learn to let faith fly like a kite in the wind of God’s Spirit blowing within you. (John 3:8) Let your trust in God rise higher and higher. Faith is the defiance of self-focus. (Matthew 16:24) It is total reliance … Continue reading →

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