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Is modern Christianity the same as biblical Christianity?

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Steve Simms

Biblical Christianity recognized that God is love. However, they also knew that doesn’t mean that He cancels the consequences of everybody’s bad choices. Biblical Christians live like this: “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is … Continue reading →

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Get joy (not barely, but in abundance)!

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Steve Simms

When people have joy they get along. When they don’t, they don’t. You can passively wait for joy or you can learn how to release it from within. The voices you listen to will influence the choices you make. Choose … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond self-colored glasses

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Steve Simms

Too many people are like a broken collideoscope, locked in a single viewpoint. They’re missing the beauty of other perspectives. There are none so blind as those who adamantly refuse to see from any viewpoint but their own. When your … Continue reading →

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Self-motivation frequently falters, but Spirit-motivation is an inner fire

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus calls us to Spirit-initiated behavior, not self-initiated behavior. Being led by the Holy Spirit is radically different than being led by our own desires. It’s vital to know the difference. When we ignore the Holy Spirit’s leadership, we’re left … Continue reading →

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Christian leadership & godly character

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Steve Simms

New Testament leadership trains people to listen to the risen Jesus and releases them follow and obey Him. I wonder if Christians will be surprised when they find out the pastor wasn’t the only one God wanted to speak through … Continue reading →

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The Sunday morning Jesus is a sermon topic. The living, resurrected Jesus is an electric socket. Plug in! Search Amazon for: The Joy Of Early Christianity.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Blocking negative thoughts (like an offensive lineman)

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

All thoughts are not created equal. Some thoughts need to be blocked from your brain. If you won’t block harmful thoughts from your mind, they will press in and hurt you. Unblocked, tormenting thoughts will rush your brain and sack … Continue reading →

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Jackhammer or stethoscope in church

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

Some Christians approach people with a jackhammer. Perhaps it would be better to use a stethoscope and listen to their heart. Muzzles and masks make meetings methodological. Open hearts and freedom for Spirit-led expression release healing and compassion. “Let My … Continue reading →

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31 short (1-sentence) sermons for overcoming anger

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

Inform, don’t insult. Dispute without ill repute. Compassion curtails conflict. Disagree but delete disrespect. For constructive conflict, drop contempt. Debate without hate; there’s no need to berate. Find a way to say what’s on your mind without being unkind. Name … Continue reading →

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My Halfway There podcast interview

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

My new interview on the Halfway There podcast is up & available at this link: This is from their page: Stories Steve shared: Leaving his Salvation Army church Why he wrote his book The Joy of Early Christianity How resisting … Continue reading →

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