Category Archives: community

Christianity goes beyond privacy

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

There’s nowhere to hideWhen you resideAnd continually abideIn Christ.The rising tideOf His presenceReveals all secrets. A heart exposedTo the lightOf ChristOften complainsThat His lightIs too bightAnd thus retreatsBack into the nightTo keep its secretsOut of sight. Awe causes the human … Continue reading →

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A Spirit-led band of brothers (and sisters)

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

A band of people connected heart-to-heart with one another and with the risen Jesus, while functioning together under His direct and active leadership, is a powerful demonstration of the body of Christ obeying the Head. A band of Christ-following brothers … Continue reading →

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Inspired by people who are different than me!

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Human beings are fascinating. I’m especially fascinated by humans who look, think, or act differently than me. Listening to people’s stories and trying to see life from their perspective teaches me so much. When a stranger opens up to me, … Continue reading →

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Explaining “Off the RACE Track” in only 40 SECONDS

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Steve Simms

Are you ready to jump some tracks? Here’s the Amazon link.

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Care for soul-wounds

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Steve Simms

It’s almost impossible to convey the love of Christ to people when you feel hostile toward them. Be kind. Life’s ups and downs shouldn’t be a Ferris Wheel, endlessly repeating, but a mountain railroad taking you to a lovely destination. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual authority & the kingdom of God

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christ wants to exercise His authority and build God’s kingdom, but, too often, church gives men the authority to override Him. However, the kingdom of God begins to manifest when people faithfully make the risen Jesus their supreme authority. Any authority … Continue reading →

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Is race a myth?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

This week’s episode of Crazy Bible Stuff discusses one of the world’s biggest problems race. Is race even real?

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You might be unracist if . . .

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Steve Simms

The vast majority of Americans claim (and believe) that they are not racists. However, in an unracist society, race isn’t an issue. You might be unracist if you look at faces and don’t see races. You might be unracist if … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite way TWO read ONE?

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

There isn’t only one way to get and to read ONE. There are acutally THREE ways TO read ONE! 1) You can read the whole book for free on your phone or computer. Just click on this link. 2) You … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ — The other “Lord’s Prayer”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Steve Simms

My dad taught me the Lord’s prayer when I was about ten. He wasn’t religious and our family didn’t go to church at that time. However, I remember him standing by my top bunk one night and having me repeat … Continue reading →

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