Category Archives: crucifixion

My “Random” Encounter with a Stranger Named Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

“Surely this man was the Son of God.” These words were spoken by the Roman Centurian (the commander of 100 soldiers) who stood at the foot of the Cross and watched Jesus die. Something happened to this hardened military Commander … Continue reading →

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Things That Don’t Have Heart-Healing Impact Bore Me

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to feel good and to overflow with inner peace, love, and joy. However, daily life often hurts. It tries to break my heart and to make it as hard as stone. My self-focused life seeks to steal and … Continue reading →

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The picture I’ve never forgotten

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

There was a picture in my family’s home that I have never forgotten. Although I don’t remember it ever hanging on a wall or being on display, it somehow became attached to my memory and will occasionally come across my … Continue reading →

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Caught in the crossfire of Christ’s love and forgiveness

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

A victim of the hatred and evil of Roman, state-sponsored terrorism, Jesus Christ was tortured, nailed to a cross, and hung up to die. Dangling between life and death, He spoke crosswords that released God’s love and fire: “Father, forgive … Continue reading →

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The TruTh = 3 Crosses T T T

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

The TruTh was shown to the world by 3 crosses — T T T. On one side was an angry, bitter thief; On the other a remorseful thief seeking forgiveness; And in the center the One whose love transforms lives; … Continue reading →

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Good Friday’s Not For Good People

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Steve Simms

Good people don’t need a Good Friday Savior. They’re okay on their own. Bad people need a Good Friday Savior. “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me a sinner.” If nothing is morally wrong, if … Continue reading →

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There’s No Right To Choose In Christianity

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Steve Simms

Followers have no choice — they are committed to do what their leader says. Soldiers don’t get to choose — they have to obey orders. The subjects of a Lord have no choice — they are under their Lord’s authority. … Continue reading →

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Cross Ways — The Passion Of The Christ

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Steve Simms

Crucifixion is one of the cruelest forms of execution ever invented.  Its purpose was not just to put a man to death.  It was to bring extreme public shame and to cause the greatest possible amount of physical suffering. Crucifixion … Continue reading →

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