Tag Archives: worship in Spirit and in truth

I Desire So Much More Than an Awesome Car

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Wake Up to (Godly) Desire To truly know Jesus, you must desire to continually encounter and interact with Him. It’s not enough just to think about Him or study about Him or hear a religious talk about Him. That’s why … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Energy Doesn’t Come from a Temple

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

God had King Solomon build a temple. During the dedication of the temple the glory of the Lord filled the temple. All the people present knelt with their faces to the ground as they worshipped and thanked God. (2 Chronicles … Continue reading →

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My Heart-Song Has Grown Stronger!

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a song in my heart that grows stronger and more joyful every year. It overflows with hope and positive words. The beautiful melodies in my heart strengthen and empower me. I try to unceasingly listen to them and let … Continue reading →

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Who’s really in charge in church?

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is really the Head of His body: He is the One who gets all the praise and adoration; none of the praise is given to others. Christ is really and truly the One allowed to take control of … Continue reading →

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Can a worship gathering be “a stench to God?”

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

I read this last night: “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to Me.” (Amos 5:21.) It made me realize that God doesn’t like every Christian gathering. I felt prompted to post it, and to … Continue reading →

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Worship actively engages with Jesus heart-to-heart

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

When many people find church boring, they endure it. I’ve always wanted to open it up to Spirit-led excitement. If God’s not doing exciting things inside of you, Christianity will be boring. Anointed insights that God gives to the heart, … Continue reading →

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Getting in tune with the Spirit is like learning to balloon

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Getting in Tune With the Spirit is Like Learning to Balloon A group can’t learn ballooning By listening to a lecture on hot air. They need to be untethered And go careening in the clouds, Controlled by the currents of … Continue reading →

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