Monthly Archives: April 2024

The Jesus Experience Blows the Lid Off of Church Boxes

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Church fits people into a fixed form, but I believe that Jesus wants to prompt all of His followers to freely speak out as a forum for Him. Christianity should have never been locked up in church boxes. Let’s unbox … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Revelations

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

A rainbow reveals the hidden beauty of light. Open your heart to God’s light. Let Him drive out all of your darkness and fill you with His beauty. God put the rainbow in the sky. It’s His sign, not ours. … Continue reading →

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Freelance Church Reformer

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was misleadTo think someone deadAnd forever gone,But then I learned thatHe’s still going strong.I met Jesus ChristOutside of church walls.Now every day He callsFor me to follow HimAnd as I doAdventure flowsAnd my heart growsBeyond anything churchEver told me … Continue reading →

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Community Requires Openhearted Communication

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Genuine community requires honest caring and openhearted communication. It can’t be built on trivial talk that hides what’s really going on inside people’s heart. Without heart-felt community people tend to shut down tender, caring communication. Instead, they mainly talk about … Continue reading →

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Adapting to Change by Putting First Things First

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Put first things first. Desires can be changed. Desires are not a track that people are compelled to follow. It’s a fact that people can and do recover from captivity to various kinds of cravings. Life goes much better when … Continue reading →

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