Monthly Archives: November 2014

What is preaching? (Perhaps it’s not what we think?)

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

What is preaching? The Greek word for “preach” (κηρύσσω–kérussó) means to “proclaim openly something which has been done.” Every Christ-follower has a testimony so when we gather for church or go about our daily life; we can all openly show … Continue reading →

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A Bleak (oops, I mean “Black”) Friday Thought . . .

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

A Bleak (oops I mean Black) Friday Thought: We shop for stuff thinking stuff will satisfy the seeking, striving, and searching of our soul. Sadly, surrounded with stuff upon stuff, our soul still starves!

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Reading Catherine Booth — (Evil Spirits, Participatory Church & Weeping Ministers)

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

Reading Catherine Booth (co-founder of The Salvation Army), I came across these words: –“I suppose most of you believe in evil spirits who have access to the human mind. I wish, if you do not, you could have some of … Continue reading →

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Is God Hiding? (Not from a faith-theist!)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God is hiding. But what if . . . GOD IS OUT IN THE OPEN But we don’t notice Him, Because we’re spiritually blind? To be wise in your own eyes denies and defies the living … Continue reading →

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The Geode In U (The Geode Effect Of Participatory Church)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

Participatory Church Reveals The Geode In U (The Geode Effect!) Ordinary Christ-followers are like geodes. Geodes look like ordinary rocks, but inside they are full of beautifully colored crystal. When everyday believers share from their heart, their inner beauty shines … Continue reading →

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The Way With Words

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

The Way With Words The words you hear; The words you say; Can mess you up Or make your day. Refuse the words That make you prey And throw you off Of God’s moral way! For more on the power … Continue reading →

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Are Pastors For Preaching? (Or For Facilitating?)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

Is the role of a pastor to preach? Well tradition says it is. But what does the Bible teach about a pastor’s role? Check out Ephesians 4:11-12: “He (Christ) personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some … Continue reading →

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Why Stuff Thanksgiving Day With Shopping? (Stuff The Turkey; Not The Day!)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

Will family Thanksgiving meals be replaced by hot deals, shopping thrills and retail “steals” in America’s stores? Will the day set aside for gratitude be turned into to a day of getting more stuff? Perhaps stuffing Thanksgiving Day with shopping … Continue reading →

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His Sheep Keep Their Baaa-lance (Balance) By Hearing His Voice –

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

People passing purposelessly through life have permeated our society. Perhaps we need to be penetrated with more purposeful living. Those of us who hear the voice of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ are no longer the way we were! We … Continue reading →

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Claymation, Christmation, Wallace and Gromit, & Organic Church

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Steve Simms

By continually surrendering to a sculpture’s hands and sitting for a gazillion pics, Wallace and Gromit seem to come alive through the power of claymation. –By continually surrendering to the hands of the living Jesus and obeying His inner promptings, … Continue reading →

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