Category Archives: Bible stories

My Favorite “Inner-net” Site Is Joy.Jesus!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Find joy in low places! Luke 19:6 tells us that Zacchaeus came down from his tree and gladly welcomed Jesus. Perhaps we should do likewise. If you want to be strong in the Lord, humble yourself, (James 4:10) come down … Continue reading →

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Everybody Should Know About This Woman’s Experience

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

What was her name? Who did Jesus offer an inner spring of water that wells up to eternal life? Who so strongly believed in Jesus that she boldly testified about Him all over town? (John 4:7-42) The Bible doesn’t tell … Continue reading →

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The Relationship That Has the Greatest Positive Impact on Me

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

I try to be like Simeon. You can too. He’s a guy in the Bible. Take a look at Luke 2:25-32. Listen to the Holy Spirit’s revelation and move as He moves you and He will lead you to recognize … Continue reading →

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The boldness of Stephen in the Bible book of Acts!

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the Bible book of Acts Stephen was charged with continually speaking “against the law” (the religion of the Pharisees) and saying that Jesus wants to change things. Rather than directly answering “the charges,” Stephen began to boldly testify and … Continue reading →

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Who was Stephen in the Bible?

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Who was Stephen in the Bible? The apostles (sent ones) tried to put him in the role of a “table server.” But in reality, Stephen, the first Christ-follower to be killed for his faith, was a Spirit-led man of God … Continue reading →

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Be like the world’s most famous bush

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Be like a bush, but not just any bush. Be like the world’s most famous bush that didn’t even have a name. It lived in a dry and isolated place. So how did it become world famous? This bush began … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Book

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

I was a church attending cultural Chirstian. One day it was revealed to me that what I thought was belief in Christ was nothing more than my passive acknowledgement of church doctrine. Then I realized that I was a Christian … Continue reading →

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4 men, an elephant & the Bible . . .

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

4 men & an elephant can give you great insight into the Bible. Check this out! When people tell you that there are contradictions in the Bible; think about an elephant. (To make sense of that statement, watch the first … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let China Keep You Away From Crazy Bible Stuff!

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

I just read that China has forbidden the sale of Bibles online. Why would a huge country like China be afraid of a book? Well, China isn’t alone. I have a Bible cover that has these words on it: “This … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Culture Conflicts With The Bible

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

When I read the Bible, I encounter the living God and He speaks to me; comforts me; calls me, challenges me, inspires me, and strengthens me. I’ve read the Bible almost daily for 45 years and I stand by it … Continue reading →

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