Category Archives: missional

I Can Never Retreat or Retire

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

I can never retreat or retire from a mission that never stops burning in my heart. I’ve experienced something so incredible that I’m constantly compelled to tell people about it and to try to help them experience it to. It … Continue reading →

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My Job and My Purpose Never Change

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a job I do for free. Day after day it never changes. It’s more than just a job. It’s a purpose. It’s a mission. It’s a calling that continually burns deep withing my heart. My most important job … Continue reading →

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Mission: Cultivation!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

My mission is to cultivate my mind and my heart so that they flourish with hope and become a light for others. I strive daily to cultivate my thoughts, desires, and emotions so that they grow into a beacon of … Continue reading →

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Where are the Christ-sent feet?

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

If people don’t believe that Jesus is alive and willing to hear them and respond with mercy, forgiveness, and healing, they won’t be motivated to call on Him. If they’ve never heard and believed that people today are personally experiencing … Continue reading →

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Are you sent?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

I don’t wantMy faith to be mild,Dressed upAnd styledInto a sweetSunday sermon. If Jesus lives within your heart, He’s giving you specific inner promptings to lead and guide you throughout the day. Learn to recognize and follow His loving voice. … Continue reading →

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Tell it! Boldly Tell The Good News About Jesus Christ!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

It is necessary to use words!  “Go tell it on the mountain and everywhere.”  “Speak the truth in love.”  “Shout it from the housetops.”  “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”  “The righteous are as … Continue reading →

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An Anglican & A Baptist Describe Participatory Church

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Steve Simms

Anglican priest, Robert Wild, describes participatory church: “God can speak to each person through the others and guide the entire assembly toward a common mind, toward consensus.” Baptist pastor, Ed Stetzer describes participatory church: “In all of our research on … Continue reading →

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Imitator or Radiator? (Awash In The World or Aflame For God?)

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are you a radiator spreading the presence and power of Christ to the people around you or an imitator following the influence of popular culture? Are you transforming your friends, neighbors, coworkers and community by godly influence or are you … Continue reading →

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Characteristics Of Compromised Christianity

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Steve Simms

Christianity is a challenging faith — a heavenly vision, a high calling — beckoning men and women to live life at a higher level than that of merely satisfying their cravings, compulsions, and self-interest. However, rising above our baser nature … Continue reading →

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Trying To Understand Hell

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve Simms

Popular writer, Rob Bell, wrote a book called Love Wins where he gives his views about Hell.  I’ve not read Rob’s book, but here are my views of Hell uninfluenced by Mr. Bell. I believe that Hell is a spiritual … Continue reading →

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