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Greatness? What is greatness?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

To hate and berate is not the way to be great. True greatness flows from integrity, kindness, and compassion. It isn’t made out of power, coercion, or dominance. Greatness is the ability to disagree with someone, but still love, inspire, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts beyond the “laity” lie

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to understand other people’s perspective when we have callouses on our heart. Open, caring interaction and sharing in a gathering of Christ-followers is spiritually revolutionary, but formal religion avoids it. Laity is a lie. There is no laity. … Continue reading →

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People’s character is as important as their beliefs. Integrity matters. It’s dangerous to support bad character.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Alive or Dead? Christ’s presence or religious programs?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Alive or dead? If Jesus is really alive, let’s gather in His presence and let Him take control! Experiencing consciousness you don’t need proof YOU’RE CONSCIOUS and experiencing Jesus, you don’t need proof HE’S ALIVE. It’s time for church to … Continue reading →

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Being polite is easy, inexpensive, and makes people feel good. Try it today. Thank you.

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Bold ideas can be communicated in a polite way. Here are two samples. “Sitting under the ministry” of a man (or woman) when you could be ministering yourself seems to be misplaced priority. Church tells people that attending to receive … Continue reading →

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Keep your heart “Open For (Spiritual) Business”

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

When you open up your heart, love rushes in open flushes out anger, bitterness, guilt and the hurtful things that enslave you. Open-hearted love doesn’t mean unconditional approval. An open heart can deeply care about people while strongly disagreeing with … Continue reading →

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Drano, Liquid Plummer, & clogged up church

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christian leaders should be like plumbers, unclogging people’s drains so they can freely flow with the gifts of the Spirit. Jesus said that His “Liquid Plummer” (“rivers of living water”) will flow from His followers’ hearts. Take the top off … Continue reading →

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The One Minute Easter Service

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

Short on time? Celebrate Easter with a quick, one minute service.

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Easter Requiem For Church As Usual

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Steve Simms

Members of Christ’s body meet, Gagged and bound (hand and heart), By tradition, protocol, and hierarchy. They’re not allowed to be doers, But are lined up in rows as hearers only, Gathered to be restrained, Not permitted to freely speak … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday as it really happened (not as it’s talked about in church)

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

Palm Sunday wasn’t a lecture by a religious professional but rather spontaneous declarations of praise by everyday people. It was everyday people celebrating the presence of the living Jesus, not a religious talk about Jesus in the past. Palm Sunday … Continue reading →

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