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Every Christ-follower has a “salvation testimony” to share

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

The most amazing transformation stories are people changed from the inside out, by the risen Jesus! Let those testimonies be told! Much of God’s work is within people. If they aren’t trained and released to testify, their experience with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Preaching so that people can connect with & obey the risen Jesus

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

The purpose of preaching is more than just proclamation. It is introducing people to the risen Jesus, so that they can begin to listen to and obey Him. Early Christians didn’t use preaching to make people dependent on a preacher, … Continue reading →

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Have explanations destroyed the fun & mystery of Western Christianity?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Life is full of wonders and mysteries that make us say “Wow!” If you’re not frequently saying a heart-felt “Wow!” you’re missing a lot! I do illusions, but don’t share their secrets. Explanations destroy their fun and mystery. That’s happened … Continue reading →

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Human nature or Holy Spirit — the choice is ours

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ offers an alternative to our human nature — to live His life in and thru us. Thus we can live by the flesh or by the Spirit. Christians are called to overcome their sin, not to settle in with … Continue reading →

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Go beyond religious explanations & begin to enjoy Jesus!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ can be explained to the mind, but to daily experience Him requires a surrendered and obedient heart. A closed heart has little perception of God’s glorious light. It is a deception to believe that you can’t be deceived. Scholasticism … Continue reading →

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Minds need filters . . .

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

An unfiltered mind is a murky mixture of good and evil. Be a filter. My mind works better when I use my inner filter to keep spam, profanity, disrespect, anger, hate and other disruptive thoughts out. Keep wrongful thoughts out … Continue reading →

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Christianity should never be without awe!

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christianity need never be without awe, miracles, wonders, spiritual gifts, and other direct interactions with the living Jesus. I don’t know how anybody can experience Jesus daily and not be continually thrilled about Him. The Holy Spirit is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks directly to Jesus on Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Jesus on the outside or Jesus internalized?

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus on the outside is a religious subject, but Jesus living on the inside is fire in the bones — God’s internal combustion! Christian concepts can fill the mind, yet can leave the heart apathetic, but connection with the risen … Continue reading →

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“Judge not,” doesn’t mean “applaud wrong”

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Judge not,” doesn’t mean that we should applaud unethical behavior. If I hadn’t earned God’s judgment, I wouldn’t need His grace. “The wages of sin is death.” The Good News isn’t that God’s okay with your behaviors. It’s that God’s … Continue reading →

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