Category Archives: healing

Priests & other church leaders

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Steve Simms

Being hurt by religion is sometimes the first step toward learning to listen to and follow the risen Jesus. It helps us look beyond religious leaders to Christ. The body of Christ should be an environment of radical humility, honesty, … Continue reading →

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Humpty Dumpty Christianity?

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

Like Humpty Dumpty, the body of Christ has broken into many pieces. Nowadays, there are tens of thousands of Christian denominations and ministries around the world. But is this how God wants it to be? Jesus prayed, in John 17, … Continue reading →

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Do the CBS (“Crazy” Bible Stuff)

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

It’s time to begin to do the CBS, the “crazy” Bible stuff. Dare to read it, believe it, & boldly do it — now. Definition: “Crazy Bible stuff” is stuff in the Bible commonly considered to be crazy. Here’s an example: “If … Continue reading →

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got excitement? (True Christianity does.)

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

What is the most exciting thing on earth? It’s gotta be true Christianity. Can anything be more exciting than the living God becoming a human, paying the price for our sins, rising from the dead, and coming to live in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond Church, celebrate recovery, deliverance, Divine healing, faith healing, gifts of healing, good news, healing, healing the sick, leaks, miracles, Nashville, paradise, recovery, rejoice, salvation, Salvation Army, true Christianity, Uncategorized, working of miracles | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Encountering Reality in the ER

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

No human is fully awake to the love and relationship that God has for her/him. Scripture says God is able to do “exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think.” It also says “Awake you that sleep.” I recently … Continue reading →

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Miraculous grief comfort in a Christ-led support group

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Steve Simms

God supernaturally used The Salvation Army Berry Street (a Christ-led support group or ekklesia) to comfort me as my dad was dying on Sunday, November 20, this year. Here’s how it happened. Our worship leader asked if anyone would like … Continue reading →

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Christmas says: “It’s time to feel good!”

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Steve Simms

It’s time to feel good! All people want to feel good! They search for ways to make that happen. They try entertainment, sports, shopping, social media, parties, alcohol, drugs, sex, making money, and hundreds of other things — all in … Continue reading →

Posted in Angel Tree, Bell Ringers, Christ in Christmas, Christmas bell ringing, Christmas gifts, Christmas giving, Christmas season, depression, Happy Holidays, healing, holiday greetings, inner healing, overcoming depression, Red Kettle Campaign, Red Kettles, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, shout it from the housetops, spiritual healing, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pain — Drain, Strain, or Gain?

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

Pain can be a drain — emptying you of good things. Pain can be a strain — loading you with unbearable burdens. Or pain can be a gain — warning you to turn away from your destructive choices and behaviors; … Continue reading →

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Weakly Reader makes me strong!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

When I was in elementary school we were regularly given a publication called “Weekly Reader.” Did you get that when you were in school? However, as an adult I have learned to depend on another publication — “Weakly Reader.” It … Continue reading →

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Hope that will heal your hurting heart . . .

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Hope healed my hurting heart My heart was filled With stinging things Thorns and thistles, Entangling vines, Biting bugs, snakes and rats, Gnawing on my soul With torment and trauma And inner drama Day and night. And then one day … Continue reading →

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