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“Safe church” or an open mic?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Comedy clubs occasionally dare to have open mics. Perhaps churches should be so bold! An open mic in church trains people to speak up about their love for Jesus, more effectively than a sermon ever can. However, the Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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This invisible pacemaker is good for your heart

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Lord is my Pacemaker; I shall not do my own thing. He leads me from within and I follow Him. He restores my soul. When Jesus is Lord, He will be our pacemaker. We will no longer set our … Continue reading →

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Spiritual hunger — it cries out for more of God

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

You can’t satisfy spiritual hunger with physical stuff, constant activity, meaningless distractions, or mind altering substances. If you aren’t spiritually hungry, you may be full of worldly distractions. Spiritual hunger isn’t satisfied to hear a talk on the gifts or … Continue reading →

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The risen Jesus calls us beyond crusty creeds to Spirit-led deeds

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Doctrine alone will make you docile. However, an ongoing relationship with the risen Jesus will make you revolutionary. Claiming a Christian creed without consciousness of and commitment to the risen Jesus Christ is incomplete. A profession of faith without possession … Continue reading →

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Open the inner spillway to joy from within (Insider Trading)

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

You can’t control the climate in your neighborhood, but you can cultivate a happy heart. Wholesome fun can make you happy. You don’t have to party wild to experience joy. The spillway of the human heart dries up when God’s … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm is not a book of the Bible!

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some Christians ack like they think that the Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Lukewarm, and John. However, when you read the Gospels with an open heart, they’re on fire! Lukewarm Christianity can’t satisfy a hungry heart, but the reality of the … Continue reading →

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Return from institutional exile back to ekklesia

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

God is releasing a heart-longing for a return to ekklesia (early Christianity before it was organized into an institution). When ekklesia was replaced by institution, Christians began focusing on following procedures more than on obeying the risen Jesus. It costs … Continue reading →

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Blog & books — I love to write

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you like my blog you will enjoy my books. Learn more about all 3 @ this link.

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“Selfianity” promotes self-focus

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christianity calls us to self-denial. Selfianity promotes self-focus. Some people want Christianity when it’s convenient and an escape clause when it’s not. When Christ is only a theory, we’ll grow spiritually weary. When He’s living within, we’ll overcome our sin. … Continue reading →

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Let thoughts fly instead of missiles

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Good and evil are not defined by national borders. Both can be found in every human heart. We humans tend to focus on perceived, external threats to our well being, while often ignoring or defending threats that live in our … Continue reading →

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