Category Archives: Christian spirituality

Basic Christianity (That We May Have Forgotten How To Do)

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army’s “Nontraditional” Church (Part 11 — “The Misunderstanding of Christianity.”) Jesus told some religious people in the New Testament, “You nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down.” (Mark 7:14) When the Salvation … Continue reading →

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If You Look Closer, It’s Easy to Trace the Tracks of My Tears

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

Growing in Brokenness (Part 7: The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Our volunteer ministry and start up church in the poorest area of Franklin (that we had given so much time and effort to) was being forced to close due to lack … Continue reading →

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God’s Book Never Ends — Finding True Unity

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Misunderstanding of Christianity (Part 6: Finding Unity Across Denominational and Racial Lines) Ernie, our early elementary-school-aged daughter, and I were sitting in a guest room, alone in an African American Pentecostal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on a Saturday night. … Continue reading →

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Pursuing the Promise of Experiencing God

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Looking For New Wineskins (The Misunderstanding of Christianity Part 4) God’s fire that I encountered in the Jesus Revolution and by spending time with radically committed Indian Christians is always burning in my heart. However, I was growing weary of … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired!

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

Religious traditions or heart-to-heart togetherness? Which truly inspires? Many Christians throughout history have set aside God’s 50+ New Testament “one another” commandments in order to observe their own Sunday morning traditions. (Mark 7:9) Instead of assembling together to “spur one … Continue reading →

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There’s No Excuse To Hide

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Bible calls on Christians to walk in the light. (Ephesians 5:8-10) Light exposes things. To walk in the light is to allow the hidden things in your heart to be exposed. It is to “confess your sins to each … Continue reading →

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Who Or What Is Shaping You?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

Faith unappliedIs Christ denied.Let Him directYou from insideAnd make you kind.Then you will findTrue happiness. A man with an unclean spirit saw Jesus from afar. He ran to Jesus and fell down before Him. Then Jesus supernaturally set him free! … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You’re Feeling Weak

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

Internalize The Storm Calming Jesus An institutionalized Jesus is stuffy, powerless, and controlled by religious organizations. He’s a different Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:14) than the One presented in the Bible. The biblical Jesus is peace-giving (John 14:27) and storm-calming. (Mark … Continue reading →

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Real Deal Christianity

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Real deal Christianity is about learning to set aside everything that distances you from God. It’s about avoiding anything that hinders your awareness of the living presence of King Jesus. It’s God’s kingdom ruling and reigning within you on earth … Continue reading →

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Was Your Faith Merely Taught You?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

Christianity isMore than just being taughtIdeas from the Bible,And acting as you ought.Let your whole heart be caughtBy Christ living in youAnd bringing every thoughtTo align with His will. How did you get your faith? Is it just something that … Continue reading →

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