Category Archives: church

95 Theses 4 Reformation #3 (& other thoughts)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

95 Theses 4 Reformation #3: Let people interrupt as led by the Spirit, according to 1 Corinthians 14:30-31. Here are a few more thoughts to inspire reformation: Open sharing in church can help reach people who want interactive community, mutual … Continue reading →

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Holiness: restrained from bad or inspired to be good?

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

Holiness anyone? Although some Christian groups are built around the concept of “holiness,” I’ve had trouble understanding it. To me holiness has always seemed like legalistic adherence to outward appearances, and not really a matter of the heart. However, as … Continue reading →

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Bottom line & personal (the real deal)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Steve Simms

The real “bottom line” is your spiritual condition, not your financial condition. You’re true “net worth” is what you possess after everything material is gone. Pursuing Jesus is a game changer. Life’s never the same when you put Him first. … Continue reading →

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Pics beyond the church norm

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Searching for living water? Check out Beyond Church. It’s beautiful to go beyond church as usual and let the risen Jesus be the One in charge of the meeting!

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The Bible’s like a roto rooter

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

The first Christians opened up the faucet on their spiritual plumbing and let the risen Jesus flow. They experienced supernatural revelation & passed it on in the Bible. What Jesus reveals today won’t contradict what He’s revealed in Scripture. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Uncurriculum & God’s fire!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heart-felt, unscrpited, Spirit-inspired testimonies are tremendously powerful. Encountering Christ together is more powerful than the best religious program. If Christ is in you let Him rise up & take over. You can’t casually look at the sun or the Son. Their light is … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower’s Almanack (Poor Richard style equips)

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Steve Simms

Ben Franklin published quotes from “Poor Richard” in an “almanack” he published annually from 1732 to 1758. It contained many quotes and quips by “Poor Richard” (Franklin’s pseudonym).  In the tradition of Franklin’s Poor Richard, here are some quips & … Continue reading →

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Are the Beatitudes shock words?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

1) It takes both deeply-felt humility and great courage to let God rule & run your life. (“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”) God is like a window but because of our pridefulness, we … Continue reading →

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Self Quotes (Original Quotations)

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Steve Simms

I love to try to write something that no one has ever said before. We don’t need to copy others. God has given each of us the gift of originality! Don’t just absorb what others say. God wants to speak … Continue reading →

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R U N Jesus’s living water?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

A description of whitewater can’t match experiencing it. If you are a Christ-follower, Christ is in you. Is His living water running in your heart? R U N (Are you in) Jesus’ living water? Christianity is a victorious lifestyle, not a … Continue reading →

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