Monthly Archives: February 2023

The outta church Jesus Revolution

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Jesus Revolution movie ended by saying that much of the Jesus Movement happened outside of and independent of churches. That was my experience and the experience of multitudes in my generation. In early 1970 some students from Asbury University … Continue reading →

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Is church like bowling pins and gutter balls?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Are preachers throwing gutter balls? I just had an image come to my mind of bowling pins and gutter balls. The pins were neatly lined up and a man was rolling gutter balls so he wouldn’t disturb them. When God’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus? Active or inactive?

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

An inactive Jesus must be explained by sermons, but the living Jesus wants to actively demonstrate His presence. Shall we let Him? A tightly programmed and controlled church service reveals unbelief in the ability of the active Jesus to personally … Continue reading →

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Church’s rubber duckies . . .

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stop playing with church’s rubber duckies. Instead, let Jesus’ rivers of living water flow from deep within you. It’s time to stop being bored with church! If you aren’t experiencing the risen Jesus in the service, go and find Him … Continue reading →

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Revival seeks to return us to the original “awe-dition” of Christianity

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

We need the awe edition of Christianity, not the spectator version. Christians are awe-ditory learners. We don’t really know Jesus unless we allow our heart to be overwhelmed by His presence. Instead of being an audience church attendees need to … Continue reading →

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Asbury & Lee and experiencing a glorious Spirit-led challenge

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

On Monday, 2/21/23, my wife, brother, sister-in-law, and I felt prompted to go to the Jesus outpouring that was happening at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. We drove the 2 1/2 hours from Nashville, but the chapel was closed. That … Continue reading →

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Are you sent?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

I don’t wantMy faith to be mild,Dressed upAnd styledInto a sweetSunday sermon. If Jesus lives within your heart, He’s giving you specific inner promptings to lead and guide you throughout the day. Learn to recognize and follow His loving voice. … Continue reading →

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Revival is a Jesus revolution

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Jesus revolution of “Christ in you” happens in the unseen realm of a human heart and overflows as light to our dark world. Oops! Modern Christianity has exchanged “Christ in you” for “you in church,” and wants you to … Continue reading →

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A hope destroying mindset or mental health?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

A hope destroying mindset isn’t good for your mental health. When guilt is denied or hidden, it leads to inner torment; when sorrowfully and openly admitted, to inner peace and mental health. Step out of the entangling net of regret. … Continue reading →

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Asbury revival 2023 — a prototype of Christ-control

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time to put church on Christ-control and let the congregation cruise beyond their comfort zone, being led by the risen Jesus. Leadership at the Asbury revival put the meeting on Christ-control and let the living Jesus take charge. Churches … Continue reading →

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