Monthly Archives: August 2017

Jesus ain’t a program; He is Lord!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

Christians usually meet to be passively instructed. Perhaps we could also meet to exercise our faith & spiritual gifts, with one another. Where there is no caring interaction there is no sense of community. (A church in Smyrna experienced life-changing … Continue reading →

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#26 of my 95 Theses

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #26: Tear down the socioeconomic walls. Let rich & poor & in between worship together in the same gathering.

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95 Theses #25 — Be multiracial!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #25: Be multiracial. There’s no excuse for churches to be some of the most segregated organizations around. when every church can look like Heaven and have people from various races and ethnicities loving one another through Christ!

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Luther’s 95 vs. my 95 — #24

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #24: If we stop church when we’re ready to end it, we may miss out on something beautiful God still wants to do.

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Wanted: Tender Hearts & God’s Superstar

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

Wanted: Tender hearts willing to be led by the Holy Spirit. Contact God to apply. When tender hearts meet & surrender control to God’s Superstar (Jesus) ekklesia begins to take place. Dare to ask God to make your heart tender to the … Continue reading →

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Taking down statues or putting them up?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

As debate and conflict rages over statues of Confederate leaders and soldiers, some are crying, “Take them down!” while others are shouting “Keep ’em up!” So how about a compromise. How about leaving the statues up, but also putting up … Continue reading →

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The Jesus-Serenity Prayer

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

The Jesus-Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the serenity that comes from the risen Jesus Christ, the courage to daily follow and obey Him, and the wisdom to make a difference. Serenity is nice. Jesus-serenity is astounding!

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The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation is Oct. 31

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #22: When someone feels prompted by God to speak up in church, let the person speaking graciously step aside. “If a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all … Continue reading →

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95 Theses #21: On the way to Reformation Day

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #21: Honor, listen to, & embrace the lowly & the humble. “Consider others better than yourself.”

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The joy of uncertainty

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Steve Simms

We must be careful not to present Christianity so well that people feel like they don’t need to implement it for themselves. It’s easy to see Christianity like a school subject; a class you go to occasionally & then immediately go … Continue reading →

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