Monthly Archives: July 2018

When sermon-hearers aren’t allowed to make a peep, they easily fall asleep

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Steve Simms

When people fall asleep in church, instead of asking what church is doing to bore people, we make jokes about it. Church too often gives people this message: “If you don’t like the Sunday morning rap, you can always take … Continue reading →

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Don’t sink your conscience — get it in sync . . .

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Steve Simms

People with a guilty conscience often feel like other people are judging them even when the judgment is coming from within. To clear your conscience, sincerely ask God (and anyone else you have offended) to forgive you. If you feel like … Continue reading →

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Is race a myth?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

This week’s episode of Crazy Bible Stuff discusses one of the world’s biggest problems race. Is race even real?

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Fireworks for supernaturalized citizens

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Steve Simms

A nation’s fireworks flash and are gone. Christ’s fireworks go on and on. Don’t miss out on them! Your soul was created to be ablaze with Christ’s fireworks, not to waste away in darkness. When God’s fireworks illuminate your heart, you … Continue reading →

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Even if you’re right, it’s wrong to be rude

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Steve Simms

Many people use rudeness to try to cover up their weakness and insecurity. However, even if you’re right it’s wrong to be rude. When Christ-followers gather and minister to one another as led by the Spirit, they learn Christ’s kindness … Continue reading →

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Make political discussions kind again!

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Steve Simms

The measure of people’s intelligence isn’t how much they agree with you. Politeness is not being a doormat. It’s being powerful enough to be kind even when you don’t feel like it. Compete at something that really matters. Win first place … Continue reading →

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