Monthly Archives: August 2021

Jesus chose . . .

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus choseLove, not force,Humility, not pride,Truth, not deception. Jesus first:Before self,Before money,Before a nation,Before pleasure.Matthew 6:33. To approach Jesus as just a religious idea or concept is to miss out the glorious reality of “Christ in you.” Christianity was never … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ doesn’t fit well in church

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Church too often divides, waters down, and tames the body of Christ. If Peter had been a typical pastor, he would have preached a sermon to the people in the boat instead of walking on the water with Jesus. The … Continue reading →

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Is the refrigerator light shinning bright?

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

The human heart is like a refrigerator; when you open yours up, a light comes on. The only time some people’s face lights up is when they open their refrigerator door. Instead of opening up their heart in love, too … Continue reading →

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This is American history, not CRT

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Attempting to take a broad and honest look at history and its impact on the present, is research, not Critical Race Theory. American history is a peculiar mixture of idyllic freedom for some and unjust, lifelong bondage for others. Both … Continue reading →

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Time to un-institutionalize Jesus

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is un-institutionalized (freed from the confines of religious organizations), He begins to demonstrate His power and presence. To function as the body of Christ we need Jesus realized, not Jesus institutionalized. The body of Christ isn’t an organization. … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus as His ekklesia

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

By doing what Jesus says, we learn what He means. Hearing sermons can never substitute for daily obedience. If we’re not actively teaching people about what we’re learning by following Jesus, we will stunt our spiritual growth. When we gather … Continue reading →

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COMPASSION Acrostic (Can we be cruelty free?)

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Concern for Others, Mercy, Politeness And Sincere Sympathy, Interest, Openness, Niceness. When there’s no room for compassion to control the heart, cruelty creeps in. Much human history is the story of cruelty. Every murder falsely declares that human lives don’t … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Jesus’ Town Hall Meeting (ekklesia)

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Greek cities in the ancient world were governed by open Town Hall Meetings, where any citizen could speak, which they called “The Ekklesia.” When Jesus chose a name for a gathering of His people, He called it My Ekklesia (Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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The invisible Jesus is the essential part of Christianity

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

WiFi is invisible but that doesn’t prevent me from connecting with it. Same with the invisible Jesus. You can’t see the invisible Jesus but you can feel His presence when you let Him live and work in your heart. People … Continue reading →

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Lies are a poor disguise for truth

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Every lie you tell makes truth harder to find. Every twist on truth distorts it. Lies dis honesty. If we humans were as good as we try to make people think that we are, the world would be in much … Continue reading →

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