Category Archives: evangelicals

I Want to Love Like Mother Teresa

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Mother TeresaWas a walled-in nunIn a pain filled world.When she left the wallsTo help heal the painPerson by person,The world took notice.I try to goAnd do likewise. I believe that Mother Teresa was a true evangelical. I’ve never found anything … Continue reading →

Posted in Bless those who curse you, evangelicals, love your enemies, Mother Teresa | Tagged dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2090, Forgive one another, forgiveness quotes, lifestyle Christianity, lifestyle evangelism, peacemaker quotes, pray for those who despitefully use you, turn the other cheek | Leave a comment

Political Ability Isn’t Your Answer

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

The most important ability isn’t political ability. It’s the ability and willingness to surrender to and obey “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” not just in words but in day-to-day reality. The living Jesus is the answer to what … Continue reading →

Posted in evangelicals, faith and politics, political power, religion and politics | Tagged Christian nationalism, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1887, evangelicals in politics, God and country, God's kingdom, The Kingdom of God | Leave a comment

Red states/blue states/the state of your heart . . .

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Steve Simms

Beyond red states and blue states is the state of our hearts. There will be trouble in our nation, until we let love transform us from within. How is it with your soul? If we Americans were as concerned about … Continue reading →

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Can church services be rigged?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Steve Simms

A process is rigged when it is tampered with and manipulated in order to replace the normal outcome with a desired result. For example, Donald Trump is making unsubstantiated claims that the American presidential election process is rigged against him. … Continue reading →

Posted in election rigging, evangelicals, formal religion, organic chruch, organized religion, political environment, political issue, political positions, politics and religion, presidential election, stealing an election, Uncategorized, voter fraud | Tagged church, debate, Donald Trump, politics, quote, religion, rigged | Leave a comment

Make church ekklesia again! (1 Corinthians 14:26)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Steve Simms

Make Church Ekklesia Again! (1 Corinthians 14:26) Ekklesia, It will free ya, Let you speak out, Overcome doubt, Drive away fear, Bring Christ so near, Make Christ so dear! It’s time to make church ekklesia again. (Ekklesia, the lost word … Continue reading →

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Does Donald Trump need forgiveness?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus said: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing.” (Romans 7:18) “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) “Here is a trustworthy saying that … Continue reading →

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3N1 — A Great Time Saver

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

Here’s a powerful time management technique — 3N1: Do 3 productive things at the same time. That way you can triple you’re effectiveness. Here’s an example: Would you like to exercise, pray, and witness to others — all at the … Continue reading →

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Have You Played The God Card (Or Is It Still In Your Hand)?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Steve Simms

Some people have “made a decision for Christ” and they think that they have played the God card. Others have repeated a prayer asking Jesus to come into their heart and now they believe that they have played the God … Continue reading →

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The Tim Tebow Denver/Pittsburg 3:16 Stats, Berry Street, & God

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

What do you do when you encounter incredible statistical improbabilities (wow, that’s 3 words with 14 syllables)? 1) Write them off as coincidence? Or 2) Seriously ponder the mystery and awe behind them? For example, have you read or heard … Continue reading →

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“Tebowing” Is Now An Official Word — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

Tebowing — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, has had a remarkable season in 2011, leading his team to the NFL Playoffs by spearheading several amazing comebacks. Tim, a sincere follower of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: evangelicals

I Want to Love Like Mother Teresa

Political Ability Isn’t Your Answer

Red states/blue states/the state of your heart . . .

Can church services be rigged?

Make church ekklesia again! (1 Corinthians 14:26)

Does Donald Trump need forgiveness?

3N1 — A Great Time Saver

Have You Played The God Card (Or Is It Still In Your Hand)?

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