Tag Archives: spiritual maturity

Be Inspired!

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

Religious traditions or heart-to-heart togetherness? Which truly inspires? Many Christians throughout history have set aside God’s 50+ New Testament “one another” commandments in order to observe their own Sunday morning traditions. (Mark 7:9) Instead of assembling together to “spur one … 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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I’m Pursuing What Money Can’t Buy

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you have enough of King Jesus? Christians are supposed to focus on Jesus, not on any mere human being or any mere thing. Is the risen Christ moment-by-moment ruling and reigning within you as your King of Kings and … Continue reading →

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I Want to Erace Deception from My Mind

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

We live in a world full of deception. There are many people and forces in this world that are intentionally trying to deceive people. As human beings our own mind and heart can deceive us. We greatly need discernment so … 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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A Joyful Heart Is My Ideal Day

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” My ideal day is to have a joyful and grateful heart that is so contagious that I spread joy to everyone I meet. I have trained … Continue reading →

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I Want to Help People Purchase Mental Wealth

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

There are many thieves that constantly strive to steal our mental wealth — the riches of inner peace, contentment, satisfaction, joy, appreciation, gratitude, harmonious relationships, and self-control. Most of us humans have never learned to successfully set up a security … Continue reading →

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Training to be Fruitful

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:11) Let’s do it now. Christ-followers let’s train to love better every time we gather. It’s not enough just to hear more sermons … Continue reading →

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Christianity is More Than Sitting People in Rows

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Faith is inspiredBy God’s Spirit.It’s not acquiredBy studying. An inner flashOf sudden insightHas more powerThan a mental stashOf information.Faith isn’t science.It’s full relianceOn Christ in you. The way faith growsIsn’t by sittingPeople in rowsTo listen toWhat one man knows.It growsWhen … Continue reading →

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Candy is dandy but spirituality is reality

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s an inner longing in the human heart (an identity crises) that nothing in the physical world can fulfill. Candy (in all of its forms) appears to be dandy but it usually leaves us feeling empty and often guilty. Culture’s … Continue reading →

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