Category Archives: transformation

Christianity is about individuals, not clones in religious institutions

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

Until we gather with and spiritually connect with Christ-transformed individuals, there will be little unity among Christians. When Christ-transformed individuals recognize each other there’s an instant sense of kinship and community. I sold black history books during college summers and … Continue reading →

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The inner calm of transfiguration

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

The transfiguration of ChristIsn’t theology to figure outBut a calling to live out.We can learn to be stillAnd listen to Jesus,Ignoring our own impulsive andSelf-motivated marching ordersThat satisfy our desireTo build monuments.Then Christ’s inner presenceCan release a movementOf living waterThat … Continue reading →

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Need a life reboot?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

When you’re continually bombarded by destructive words and images, refuse to be swept up in their raging current! Toxic people use toxic words. Hopeful people use hopeful words. When there is a system error in your heart, don’t shift into denial … Continue reading →

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Jesus came to revitalize us; not to ritualize us!

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Steve Simms

Jesus came to revitalize, revolutionize, and radicalize us, not to systematize, traditionalize, and ritualize us. The risen Jesus is radical, but church tries to make Him liturgical. Church programs are a poor substitute for the living presence of Christ and His … Continue reading →

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I gave up my weigh-in and found the way in!

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

I gave up my weigh-in and found the way in! One weigh And I didn’t Measure up. Then Jesus came To pay my debt, And be the way By living His life Inside of me. Don’t wait To let Jesus … Continue reading →

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The most important embassy isn’t in Jerusalem.

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ is called to meet as the embassy of the kingdom of God–demonstrating the government of God, to the world. Therefore, the most important embassy isn’t in the city of Jerusalem, but is located wherever two or … Continue reading →

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I don’t like the “The Snack” because God’s not a snack, but life’s main course.

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Anybody can show tolerance, but the risen Jesus Christ, alone, offers transformation! Jesus didn’t come to celebrate our fallen condition, but to set us free from it! To judge is to either condemn or to approve. The living Jesus wants to … Continue reading →

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Get trained to serve and make a difference in Nashville

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Steve Simms

Would you like to make a real difference in Nashville? Would you like to get hands-on training and interactive experience using your gifts to serve and make a real difference? The Salvation Army has an opportunity for you in East … Continue reading →

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How many sermons does it take to make a person pure?

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to be pure and holy! That’s not easy to do when seductive media is so readily accessible and overflowing with negativity, disrespect, vulgarity, adultery, nudity, profanity, and worse. Have all the sermons that we have heard (and … 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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