Monthly Archives: December 2017

Celebrating reunited spiritual siblings!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

I originally wrote this blog for the ONE Body Life website @ onebody.life and want to share it with you guys on my personal blog. ONE Body Life is dedicated to spreading unity in the body of Christ through their … Continue reading →

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Religion — a track for God to run on?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Steve Simms

Church sometimes seems like going to a restaurant to hear a talk about food and then thinking we’ve been fed. Too many Christians have been taught that their primary role in the body of Christ is to sit and listen to … Continue reading →

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColI2irIIIG-jgbHieB2tVQ

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

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The most important embassy isn’t in Jerusalem.

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ is called to meet as the embassy of the kingdom of God–demonstrating the government of God, to the world. Therefore, the most important embassy isn’t in the city of Jerusalem, but is located wherever two or … Continue reading →

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The government shall be upon His shoulders

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men!” The vision of Christmas includes caring for and getting along with all people; and being one with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus prayed for the oneness of His followers in John 17. However, … Continue reading →

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Exchanging the love of power for the power of love!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

Religion is based on programmed meetings about God. Christianity is based on authentic experiences with the risen Jesus. The kingdom of God is about letting the living God be the leader, instead of human leadership. God’s order isn’t about human … Continue reading →

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ONE is so good you want to mark it up!

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Steve Simms

ONE isn’t a book that you just browse through once and then are done with. I’ve been combing it over for months now, underlining, taking notes, sharing it with others; and I’m still getting so much from it. ONE grabs … Continue reading →

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Cast out demons? Or sit through sermons?

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Steve Simms

Jesus calls people to be child-like; not to be scholar-like. It’s important that Christ-followers not just listen to preachers but also listen to and obey the inner voice of Jesus, or else they become preacher-followers. Jesus said that His followers would … Continue reading →

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Doin’ Da Crazy Bible Stuff–YouTube Channel

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

LET’S DO DA STUFF! — Miracles, loving your enemies, speaking in tongues, Dalton Georgia oil, salvation testimonies, giving thanks, healing the sick, gifts of the Spirit, virgin birth, hearing God’s voice, dreams and visions, and being crazy for Jesus. –Jay … Continue reading →

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Creative Christmas ideas

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

For Christmas, decorate your heart with the Light of Christ! My favorite Christmas Clause: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders.” Christmas pi — π: No … Continue reading →

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