Monthly Archives: July 2015

An Ekklesia Acrostic (A-Cross-Tic)

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

An acrostic (a-cross-tic) for the ages . . . E — Experiencing the K — King of K — Kings L — Leading E — Everyone by His S — Spirit I — In an A — Assembly of Christ-followers. … Continue reading →

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My Personal Search For Ekklesia (And I Still Long For More)

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

I have always had a longing for God. My parents who were non-religious and didn’t attend church told me that as soon as I learned to talk I began to talk to them about God and to ask them to … Continue reading →

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When 5 Judges’ Opinion Can Villanize Those Who Disagree

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

When political correctness pushes freedom of speech into the closet and people are harshly judged for speaking up about ethical standards and bullied into silence; when commitment to conscience is coerced into conformity to culture’s compulsive cravings and harshly called … Continue reading →

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The Lost Word Of The Bible — “Ekklesia”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

A foundational word of the Greek New Testament was lost when the Bible was translated into the English language. That word is ekklesia. How was it lost? And what does it mean? There are two ways to move a word from one language … Continue reading →

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Does AA Have Something That Churches Need?

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

Does AA have something that churches need? Perhaps. Why should AA have all the good participatory meetings? –Alcoholics Anonymous has proven that meetings based on open sharing and participation are powerful tools that set people free! They just celebrated their … Continue reading →

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Testimonies, Salvation, #Boundless2015 & The Salvation Army’s 150 Anniversary!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

–More than 15,000 Salvationists (members of The Salvation Army) from about 126 countries met in London, United Kingdom, last week for an International Congress called Boundless 2015. The emphasis wasn’t on social services. The focus was on faithfulness to the living, … Continue reading →

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Good & Evil Personalities Battle For The Human Heart & Brain

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Everyday we see good and evil all around us. And if we are honest we see both good and evil inside our own hearts. Some people say that good and evil are nothing but human judgments — names that we … Continue reading →

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No service? Searching for a connection?

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

Sitting through church without Christ’s inner light shinning in your heart is like trying to use a smart phone with no service. Are you searching for a connection? Revival is when ordinary Christians begin to actively follow and obey the … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Culture Conflicts With The Bible

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

When I read the Bible, I encounter the living God and He speaks to me; comforts me; calls me, challenges me, inspires me, and strengthens me. I’ve read the Bible almost daily for 45 years and I stand by it … Continue reading →

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Religious Form or Forum For Fiery Faith? (The “Blood & Fire” Flag)

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Religious form or fiery faith? Let fiery faith leap in the hearts of God’s people and arise in churches around the world! –We need to be exposed to living, active faith (to real-life testimonials of faith), not just to a timed, … Continue reading →

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