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Much media is deceptive

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

Without wisdom and discernment,Devices that streamMedia and entertainmentAre turned into altarsOf time-devouring devotion.Then they alter our lifeWith their seductionAnd demeaning content. Here’s popular media deception: Calling abortion reproductive health care and reproductive rights. Abortion aborts reproduction by destroying a prenatal … Continue reading →

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Are “Sunday services” in the Bible?

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

Church services don’t seem to offer any services. They seem more like a lecture series than services. Church is often called Sunday services, yet neither the word services nor the concept of services is used in the New Testament to … Continue reading →

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Should church ditch the classroom model and put prayer back in church?

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

The classroom modelOf Christianity,Based on teaching,Study, and lecturesAbout religious topics,Is far removedFrom the relational modelBased on hearing,Interacting with,And obeyingThe risen JesusIn communityThat is led byAnd focused onHis continual presence. Heart-connection requires spontaneity. It can’t be programmed. When church doesn’t allow … Continue reading →

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32nd Anniversary

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Three decades And two years ago I said, “I do,” And entered into A life-long commitment With a woman named Ernie, Who had captured my heart With her kindness and joy. We’ve been through many Of life’s ups and downs … Continue reading →

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The Everywhere Jesus . . .

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Following ChristIsn’t for special places.It’s time forEverywhere worship,Everywhere prayer,Everywhere discipleship,Everywhere surrenderTo the leadershipOf the living, present Jesus! Wherever you goThe everywhere JesusIs already thereEven when you’reUnaware. You don’t need to go to church to have a conversation with the everywhere … Continue reading →

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Together let’s move in sync with God’s Spirit

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

A major problem with the institutional church is that one leader is often given the authority to override the Holy Spirit. When worship was turned into a never-ending series of weekly lectures by a single expert, Christianity lost much of … Continue reading →

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Desire doesn’t require obedience

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let your heart flowWith uplifting,Positive currents,Not with the undertowOf down driftingDesire. A pensive heart,Untroubled by angst,Discovers muchTo be grateful for. Letting desires determine your thoughts and behaviors probably isn’t the wisest way to make decisions. If you’ve never been taught … Continue reading →

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Bob about what?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you bob about in the sea of your wrongful feelings and desires, you’re risking getting swept away by their dangerous undertow. Think before you bob! Here are some pre-bob thoughts: Let your heartBe molded byTruth and kindness,Not hardenedBy our … Continue reading →

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Speaking hostile words is like throwing stones

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

Words are like stonesThat we throwInto the lake of life.When they’reHeard or read,Their ripples spreadIn people’s heartsAnd heads.Make your splashIn life’s lakeKindness,Not hate. For many decades, I’ve found my best source of uplifting words is the Bible when read with … Continue reading →

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You might be a fake Christian if . . .

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus said that there will be many false prophets. Today people like to accuse journalists who disagree with them of presenting fake news. Maybe we need to be aware of fake Christianity. You might be a fake Christiam if . … Continue reading →

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