Category Archives: at the cross

A Meme — There’s a Cross for Me

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus made forgiveness a requirement for discipleship. He said: “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive … Continue reading →

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My “Random” Encounter with a Stranger Named Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

“Surely this man was the Son of God.” These words were spoken by the Roman Centurian (the commander of 100 soldiers) who stood at the foot of the Cross and watched Jesus die. Something happened to this hardened military Commander … Continue reading →

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The old hymn doesn’t say . . .

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Steve Simms

  The old hymn doesn’t say: “What a religious figure we have in Jesus.” –It says: “What a friend we have in Jesus.”   An old hymn doesn’t say: “On Christ the solid rock I waffle.” –It says: “On Christ … Continue reading →

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