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Jesus isn’t just a way maker; He, Himself, is the Way!

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

Sometimes people dim the light of Christ because they don’t like His brightness in their eyes. Many people block the light of Jesus with their own shadow. Then they can’t understand why their life is so dark. Since death couldn’t hold Him down; … Continue reading →

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Counting my 95 Theses for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Look out Luther! 95 Theses on the way to Reformation Day (Oct. 31) #35: Give the greatest honor to the people who look to you like the lowliest. Here’s #34 of my 95 Theses: When you meet for worship, do … Continue reading →

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Christ’s presence outshines religion

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God only works through religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus is the Way, however, sometimes religion can block His way.   Religious programming can unintentionally crowd the presence of Christ out of church. In church … Continue reading →

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Movin’ beyond mountains of sermons

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Do you ever take the time to ask, “Who or what am I following?” A lot of people talk about Christianity. What’s rare is to follow the risen Jesus wherever He leads. If you’re not looking for the living Jesus, you … Continue reading →

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The Steps of The Beatitudes

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”  We came to realize that without the risen Jesus we can do nothing, and we humbly surrendered our lives to His control. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they … Continue reading →

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My own 95 Theses #31 & #32

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #31: Train people to follow the Holy Spirit instead of their own feelings or opinions. 95 Theses #32 Get out of a rut. Don’t follow same routine in church every Sunday.

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Being in awe as you watch Jesus working

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Steve Simms

A church where one man does all the ministry is like a one-tooth comb. “Christ in you–the hope of glory.” Not one man in a pulpit. To make Christianity methodical is to rob it of its mystery, wonder, & awe! Worship is … Continue reading →

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95 Theses for Today #29 & #30

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Steve Simms

95 Theses #29: “Speak the truth in love” — let everything that people share in a meeting be shared with both love & truth. 95 Theses For Today #30: Forgive everyone. There’s no room for bitterness in Christ’s ekklesia!

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Religious demands or changed hearts?

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heaven’s open to all who follow Jesus. Perhaps the mic in church could be too. Christ did urge me to look beyond the clergy. (Acts 17:11) Pharisees make religious demands. The living Jesus changes human hearts! Religious rules and information without … Continue reading →

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Open sharing & Scripture

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #28 Open sharing isn’t a license to contradict Scripture but an opportunity to align with it as the Spirit prompts.

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