Category Archives: Bible

“‘Not called!’ did you say? ‘Not heard the call,’ I think you should say.'” –William Booth

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

God’s call is to all, yall! Ekklesia, the Greek word replaced by the word church in almost all English Bible translations, literally means called out ones. If you are a member of the body of Christ, you are called! The concept … Continue reading →

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Which Jesus will help when hope is hiding?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

When hope is hiding and hurt is having its way in your heart, hold on to Jesus and He will hold on to you! But which Jesus? * The historical Jesus (lived a long time ago) * The religious Jesus … Continue reading →

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Prepare the way of the Lord (aka Get out of God’s way!)

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Make way! Make way! Jesus is coming through. If you will get your stuff out of His way, He will do the same things in and through you that He did in the Bible! “Prepare the way for the Lord; … Continue reading →

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4 Guides 2 Jesus (And 4 Real-Life Examples Of How They Work)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Guides 2 Jesus . . . –God has given us several guides to lead us to the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not to put our primary focus on these guides, but to let them lead us to … Continue reading →

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Good & Evil Personalities Battle For The Human Heart & Brain

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Everyday we see good and evil all around us. And if we are honest we see both good and evil inside our own hearts. Some people say that good and evil are nothing but human judgments — names that we … 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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Where’s The Power (Dunamis) In Contemporary Christianity?

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

Presence anyone? God’s Presence and power flow in inner spiritual rivers. –Where is the power in 21st Century Christianity to set captives free from cravings and compulsions; hurts and fears; unbelief and anger? The Bible teaches that we should turn … Continue reading →

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Could Church Can Can?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

Could church can can? Here are some definitions of can — 1) to preserve in a metal container; 2) to prepare or script in advance in standardized form (a canned speech); 3) to fire an employee (The boss canned me); 4) to be able to … Continue reading →

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The Bible Teaches That Love Is A Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

There’s a popular phrase going around: “love wins.” But what is love and where does it come from? The Bible teaches that love is a fruit of the Spirit. The word Spirit in this quote has a capital S because … Continue reading →

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“No More Boasting About Human Leaders”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

“So then, no more boasting about human leaders!” –1 Corinthians 3:21 What would God do . . . 1) If we presented the living Christ without promoting preachers and teachers? 2) If people ministered to others without naming “ministries” with … Continue reading →

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