Category Archives: normal Christianity

I Love to Witness the Joy of Early Christianity!

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Somewhere along the way, Christianity abandoned banding together as a band of sisters and brothers in Christ directly led by the Spirit as they humbly open their hearts to God and to one another. Instead of assembling themselves together to … Continue reading →

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I’ve Never Seen a Tattoo That Says, “I’m Lukewarm.”

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity is casual and comfortable. The Bible calls it carnal because it promotes human desires, opinions, and feelings. It is words without power. It trains people to be passive church attendees and mere sermon-hearers instead of eager and obedient … Continue reading →

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Some Misunderstood Quotations

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

A Few Reasons Why I Believe Christianity Is Misunderstood Christianity is misunderstood because: * “Love one another” doesn’t mean ignore each other.* “Love your enemies” doesn’t mean to try to get even with them.* “Seek first the kingdom of God” … Continue reading →

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Real Deal Christianity

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Real deal Christianity is about learning to set aside everything that distances you from God. It’s about avoiding anything that hinders your awareness of the living presence of King Jesus. It’s God’s kingdom ruling and reigning within you on earth … Continue reading →

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The Culture of Kindness

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

Before the kingdom of God happens outwardly it happens inwardly inside of a human heart. That has been happening, without observation, for 2,000 years and has created a culture of purity, righteousness, and kindness. Christians are called to be authoritative … Continue reading →

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My Instincts Sometimes Stink

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

My instincts, feelings, desires, and opinions sometimes stink. I often have to refute them, deny them, and forcefully turn away from them. Christianity helps me do that. Christianity isn’t about justifying or excusing my faulty instincts, feelings, desires, and opinions. … Continue reading →

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The Waterdown Name of “Christian”

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

The name Christian came from the ancient Greek term “Christianos” meaning follower of Christ. Today many people claim the name who follow their own opinions, feelings, and desires instead of following and obeying “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” … Continue reading →

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The Freedom to Spontaneously Delight in Wonder and Goodness

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Help is here! There’s a way out of the pressure of adulting that frees people up to be a kid at heart and gives them the freedom to spontaneously delight in wonder and goodness. The body of Christ was designed … Continue reading →

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Are there any “lay people”?

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

I don’t believe that there are any lay people. The Bible says that Christ-followers are “kings and priests.” The Protestant Reformers taught the priesthood of the believer (however, they weren’t very good at actually implementing it since they all established … Continue reading →

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The central weakness of organized Christianity

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

E. Stanley Jones who was an American Methodist missionary to India wrote: “This is the central weakness of organized Christianity—it preaches salvation through Christ, but not salvation in Christ.” He also wrote that it is an amazing discovery that people … Continue reading →

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