Category Archives: breaking the rules

The limits set by unconditional love

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

What is “unconditional” love? Although God disapproves of your poor choices that accumulate bad consequences and guilt, He always cares about you! To compassionately disapprove of someone’s harmful actions is to demonstrate true “unconditional” love. To approve of people’s bondage … Continue reading →

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Coloring beyond the church-in-a-program box

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Steve Simms

Color outside the “church program” lines. Think beyond the “church as usual” box. Let’s break out of the church-in-a-program box! “A need for precision and perfection has always been an enemy of art, which is about coloring outside the lines. … Continue reading →

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