Monthly Archives: July 2019

A word people don’t like to hear

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

If racism had been truly overcome, the mere mention of the word wouldn’t aggravate people. For centuries in America, racism was the norm and to speak against it was to risk bodily harm. Now there is freedom to speak against … Continue reading →

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Be God’s preacher, no matter what you do for a living.

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

Be God’s preacher, no matter what you do for a living. Limiting the voice of Christianity to ordained preachers and what they say in a church has crippled the spontaneity of the faith. Worship is simple. Anytime, any place, you … Continue reading →

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Stop color profiling

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Instead of saying, “I’m not a racist,” perhaps we should be saying, “I’m against profiling people by their skin color.” The “supremacy” or dominance of one race over another can only be maintained by brutality and cruelty. Most people want … Continue reading →

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Jesus ain’t no metaphor

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ is not a metaphor to illustrate spiritual truth. He’s the door to reality. Enter in! Jesus isn’t just an example of how to live, or a sample of what Heaven’s like. He’s more than ample to live in and … Continue reading →

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Kindness vs. approval

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

I won’t approve of behaviors I believe are wrong, but I will strive to be kind to everyone. To publicly approve of behaviors that you sincerely believe are morally wrong is to be hypocritical. Kindness isn’t approval of people’s beliefs … Continue reading →

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If Christianity was about political power, Jesus would have made Rome great again.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

If Christianity was about political power, Jesus would have made Rome great again. Some people try to tell the hole truth, but it always looks like a doughnut. If you’re too uptight to be polite, you’re too uptight. Ticks can … Continue reading →

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Get a head start. Let Jesus set up Heaven in your heart while you live.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Sermons are like: Tell me and I forget. Tell me and I forget. Tell me and I forget . . . Church over-emphasizes sermon-hearing but seems to ignore “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Sermons can help you imagine … Continue reading →

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Go back to your conscience . . .

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Maybe we should all “go back” to our conscience, our compassion, and our civility. Before you pounce on someone’s post and denounce them as a foe, try an ounce of kindness. Social media is often like keyboard kickboxing without rules … Continue reading →

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Getting the energy of God’s alternative perspectives

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christians are called to see culture, politics, race, and ethnicity through the mind and humility of Christ, not the opposite. When Christians are mean, it makes people think we don’t really mean what we say about love. To be the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ inner energy changes perspectives

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Steve Simms

Steady streams Of inner energy Entered me When Jesus Entered my heart. Delight & felicity Aren’t found through folly But forged by faith.Jesus can make Joy the norm In your life. Even in a storm. How can church members be … Continue reading →

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