Category Archives: meaning of Easter

Have a Spirit-filled, hippity hoppity Easter!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Have a hippity hoppity Easter! Hop out of religious formalism and into daily interaction with and obedience to the risen Jesus. Christ-centered Christianity is continually conscious of the presence and power of the risen Jesus! Happy Resurrection Day! Church history … Continue reading →

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Is the Easter holiday a spiritual distraction?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

People who truly believe Jesus is alive and available either cling to Him or avoid Him. They don’t enjoy lukewarm religion. See Revelation 3:16. If you truly believe Jesus is risen from the dead and present with you, then you’ll … Continue reading →

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There’s never enough confetti to heal an empty heart.

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

An empty heart doesn’t appreciate Jesus’ empty tomb, but a heart full of His presence continually celebrates His resurrection! Discover the risen Jesus this week, not on a church calendar but with your heart! There’s never enough confetti to heal … Continue reading →

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Christians, stop acting like Jesus is dead!

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

If there’s anybody in the world who doesn’t need to be institutionalized, it’s the living, resurrected Jesus Christ! A dead Jesus needs religious institutions to keep His memory alive, but a relationship with the living Jesus is ever vibrant. To … Continue reading →

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A huge stone moved like an autonomous car

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

A huge stone rolls aside Like an autonomous car, Exposing a glorious light, Brighter than lightening And a man in that light Neatly folding His own burial shroud. Soon a women comes to mourn. Shocked by the open tomb, She … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday — the ignored day of Holy Week

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Steve Simms

What is Holy Saturday? Officially it is the day during Holy Week that falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It’s the last day of Lent. It represents the full day that Jesus was dead and his body was in … Continue reading →

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Everyday Easter sayings

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

If Jesus is alive on Easter, then He’s alive every single day of the year! Experience Jesus — the Uncorpse — at #UnconferenceNashville, June 23-25. Jesus ceased being deceased! He rose to make heroes by living His life in & … Continue reading →

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A fruit of the Spirit smoothie

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Steve Simms

Sensing Jesus’ presence is much more powerful than just listening to someone talk about Jesus being present. Virtual reality can be fun; but Jesus reality is healing & life transforming. “Self-focus” never satisfies, but “Christ-focus” is continual joy! Set pride aside & … Continue reading →

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All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket Easter Week should EGG you on toward Radical obedience to The living, resurrected Jesus Christ! Easter Week reminds me That all my EGGS Are in one basket — The living, resurrected Jesus … Continue reading →

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