Tag Archives: spirituality

A Better Perspective

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

For a better perspective on life that can fill you with hope and encouragement. look away from yourself, from your problems, and from your concerns. Rely on God’s compassion and mercy. Look unto Jesus, “the author and finisher of our … Continue reading →

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Beach or Mountains? I’m Thrilled Wherever I Pitch My Tent

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

In my heart I’ve pitched a tent “outside the camp” of the crowd of confusing and troubling thoughts that constantly try to harass me. There I “inquire of the Lord” and carefully notice the thoughts of conviction, wisdom, and peace … Continue reading →

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Your Heart Can Travel When Your Body’s Stuck at Home

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

I live in Nashville, Tennessee. The most miles I’ve traveled from away from home was on a trip I took to India. I volunteered in that nation for three months and it was an amazing experience. However, the furthest I … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Experience Blows the Lid Off of Church Boxes

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Church fits people into a fixed form, but I believe that Jesus wants to prompt all of His followers to freely speak out as a forum for Him. Christianity should have never been locked up in church boxes. Let’s unbox … 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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Christianity is either human-desire-led or Spirit-led

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians are led by our own desires, we disagree with and separate from each other; when Spirit-led we unite heart-to-heart. Church separates Christians into thousands of groups, denominations, and tribes, but Jesus prayed that we all be one. Church … Continue reading →

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The kingdom (government/authority/rule) of God is for now

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Gospels begin with both John the Baptist and Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God. Jesus told many parables about it. The book of Acts begins with the risen Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God and ends with … Continue reading →

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3 feet — footsteps, footnotes, & footprints

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you wonder where your life is headed, look at your footprints. By observing footsteps, you can tell if someone is follow Jesus or their own desires. Biblical Christianity’s about living in step with Jesus and staying in sync with … Continue reading →

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Perceiving God

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without depth perception we spend our life, caught up in shallow superficialities. The fact that you’re aware of your thoughts shows you can perceive intangibles. You can use that ability to hear the living God. Positive, helpful, and creative ideas … 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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