Tag Archives: spiritual growth

25 (Or More) Withouts

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

* Without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)* Without love you are nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)* Without patience, kindness, and humility you don’t have love. (1 Corinthians 13:4)* Without God’s discernment you’ll be deceived. (1 John 4:1)* … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, faith without works, pray without ceasing, spiritual formation, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Things I Do While Traveling Thru Life

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Misunderstanding of Christianity — More Spiritual Opportunities and Testimonies One summer while I was in college, I was invited to spend 8 weeks in a discipleship program for young adults ages 18-30. It was called Disciplined Life in Christ. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian spirituality, Christian testimony, discipleship, Jesus Movement, Jesus revolution | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Go Beyond Misunderstood Christianity

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Blindly accepting the religious status quo, inherited traditions, and hand-me-down beliefs traps many people in misunderstanding. The present-day power and reality of the risen Jesus is often buried under the weight of religious misunderstanding. It’s no fun to be misunderstood. … Continue reading →

Posted in biblical Christianity, Christian spirituality, Christianity, early Christianity, Mere Christianity | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beyond Worry!

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

I misunderstood Christianity until I discovered that . . . Christianity is: * Listening to Jesus, “My sheep hear My voice.”* Doing what He says, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”* An ongoing awareness of the presence of the … Continue reading →

Posted in inner peace, joy unspeakable, stop worrying, true Christianity, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian definition, Christian spirituality, Christianity, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in heart care, heart connection, new wineskins, simple church, Spirit-led church | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian spirituality, church burn out, church hurt, church leadership, new wine | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in circuits, Holy Spirit, Quench not the Spirit, spiritual power | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in be doers of the word, Bible interpretation, Biblical principles, divine revelation, tree of the knowledge of good and evil | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in alternative to church, analogy for church, Christian church, discipleship, walking on water | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments