Monthly Archives: April 2015

Has Hell Hacked Your Head & Heart? Get Protection!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

You’ve heard about Hell’s Kitchen, but what about Hell’s hackers? Who or what has hacked your heart and/or head? (A new report accuses Russia of hacking a White House computer network. What about your necktop computer [mind]? Has it been … Continue reading →

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The Secret 2 releasing the power of the 1st Century A.D. Christ-followers

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

NBC’s new miniseries, A.D.–The Bible Continues, airing on Sunday nights, is focusing attention on the early Christ-followers. Would those first Christ-followers recognize what we call “church”? Did the first Christians start recovery groups? –The first Christ-followers met in Christ-led recovery groups where they … Continue reading →

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A.D. — The Fire of First Christianity

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

NBC has a new miniseries called A.D. The Bible Continues.  It is based on the first 10 chapters of the book of Acts; the story of the first Christ-followers and their faith, passion, and sacrifice. I saw the first episode … Continue reading →

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Lay Down The Lies & Live In The Light

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Living by lying, Masquerading with myths, Drama-dancing with deceit, While covered in conceit, Leaves life lost and lousy. The Bible lights up the truth; No masks, no cover-up; No revisionist history; Sin without spin; Heroes with huge holes; Honesty real … Continue reading →

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Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned –Jesus writing in the dirt . . . I just experienced the Holy Spirit as teacher. I picked up my Bible to do my daily reading. I read 5 verses and then was captivated … Continue reading →

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The Empty Tomb Can Fill You Up!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

The empty tomb  can fill you up!  If your life is running on empty . . . the empty tomb can overflow you with hope. Easter = Jesus on the loose! Jesus living & untombed is Jesus uncontained by human agendas … Continue reading →

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Will We Let Jesus Rise In Our Lives & In Our Churches?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

A question for the day after Good Friday: Will we allow Jesus to rise in our lives and in our churches? Let Jesus rise! Don’t keep Him shut up in the tomb of tradition! Let Easter happen in you and … Continue reading →

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Do YOU want a living Jesus?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Do we really want a living Jesus? (A real Easter, not just a religious holiday?) –A living, ever-present Jesus could: * Interrupt our Sunday morning program with His presence. * Break out of our religious rules and traditions. * Tell … Continue reading →

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Centered on & Captivated by Christ!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Easter Exclaims! Jesus rose in an instant — suddenly alive again at a moment in time! –Now He lives forever and He’s available everywhere on earth. –Do we daily access His presence and His power, or do we rely on … Continue reading →

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Do you (really) believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Do you believe?” Do we believe in the resurrection (in Easter) enough to set aside our agendas, control, and programming, and allow the living Jesus to personally lead and direct a church service? Since Easter declares that Jesus is alive … Continue reading →

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