Monthly Archives: March 2017

Some things make more happy-sense . . .

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

People talk about common sense — basic wisdom for living well. But people also need happy-sense — the insight to live happy. Much unhappiness is self-made. Everyday decisions are determining your destiny: joy, mediocrity, or misery. To stop doing, thinking, … Continue reading →

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What’s stable in this crazy world?

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

What’s stable in a crazy world? The living Jesus. A red-hot book blazes in my heart & sets my soul on fire! What is it? The Bible testimony about the living Jesus. Be cautious that you don’t stray away from … Continue reading →

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The Bible’s like a roto rooter

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

The first Christians opened up the faucet on their spiritual plumbing and let the risen Jesus flow. They experienced supernatural revelation & passed it on in the Bible. What Jesus reveals today won’t contradict what He’s revealed in Scripture. Don’t … Continue reading →

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UnconferenceNashville–hands on ekklesia June 23-25.

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

You’ve read books, articles, & blogs about open, participatory, interactive church (what I believe the Greek New Testament calls ekklesia). Now experience it for 3 days in Nashville. Are you a Christian who’s done with organized church, but still wants … Continue reading →

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Creativity is a mind mine unearthing ideas & insight.

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Steve Simms
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Truth & error & discernment; say what?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

Strive to know and live truth; and to avoid error. Clear discernment of truth is a gift of God that needs to be continually sought. Truth and error matter; and Christ-followers need to know the difference. Even if error is … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait until Easter to celebrate!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Steve Simms

Why wait till Easter for Jesus’ resurrection? He’s been alive 2,000 years! If the risen Jesus who lives in us can’t lead us, who can? Look to Jesus moment by moment! If you can go an hour without loving thoughts about … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day (3/14)

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

For Pi (3.14) Day (3/14), here’s Ephesians 3:14: “I bow my knees before the Father.” Like pi, true Christianity never ends: 3.14159265359…forever. Here are a few more pi Bible verses: Matthew 3:14 — “Just as Moses lifted up the snake … Continue reading →

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Don’t be stuck in Cold Case Christianity

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

Is Jesus Christ a cold case in your heart? Have you filed away His claims on your life and left them to languish until some undiscovered evidence happens to fall in your lap? Many people have done just that. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm Christianity isn’t what God wants.

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Steve Simms

Firefighters use controlled burns, but perhaps we need to give up control and let God burn uncontrollably in church meetings. Unfortunately church services are often run by firefighters who hose down and either quench or contain Gods’ fire! Although church … Continue reading →

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