Monthly Archives: March 2020

Happy Sunday! Are you ready for “church online”?

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Steve Simms
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Peacemaker, peacemaker, we need you (not so much for bullies)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

If peacemakers were honored with the same devotion and passion as war heroes are, the world would be a different place. Perhaps countries need a Tomb of the Unknown Peacemaker. Jesus forgave those who treated Him violently, but He praised … Continue reading →

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God can’t be quarantined

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

The craziest quarantine is the attempt to quarantine God to church services and church buildings. When you attempt to isolate God, you isolate yourself. God can’t be quarantined. Jesus made the way for you to go God-direct.

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Thoughts about superficiality

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Superficial Christianity is artificial. Christianity isn’t an institution. It’s a transformed life and a heart passionately in love with the risen Jesus. Passive listening to a weekly message tends to promote heart-distancing. Open, Spirit-led sharing connects people heart-to-heart. Much disagreement … Continue reading →

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Help & encouragement for prayerphobics

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

I think some people refuse to pray, not because they think God isn’t real, but because, deep down they believe He might be. That could be frightening for them. Sometimes people pray for a miracle and then try to explain … Continue reading →

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Sermon-free church podcast interview

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Steve Simms
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Thoughts about conversing with Jesus

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

The longing, lurking somewhere in your soul, is a call to connect with the living Jesus Christ. Connection with the risen Jesus is comforting, encouraging, healing, strengthening and joyful. Converse with the risen Jesus Christ. He’s listening and speaking and … Continue reading →

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Church is changing. What's it gonna be like?

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Church may shut down, but not the risen Jesus. Daily obeying Him is the key to inner peace. If you have trouble being close to God when church services are closed, maybe you’ve been too dependent on a religious program. … Continue reading →

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God is full of loving kindness. Maybe Christians should be, too.

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Bible says, “Love casts out fear,” and “Love is kind.” Focus on being kind to people and watch fear run! God is full of loving kindness. Maybe Christians should be, too. Let solitude lead you to gratitude. Then it … Continue reading →

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Skin color = eye color — as a minor difference

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Steve Simms

Get Off the RACE Track in Kindle or paperback @ https://amzn.to/2U4sv2I. Tell your friends! How did skin-color get to be such a big deal in America? Why does it still effect how we live in 2020? How can we get … Continue reading →

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