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The Universe is far too complex to have been produced by time & chance.

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Steve Simms
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Reformers wanted:

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Steve Simms

Reformers wanted: Learn more about the Greek New Testament concept of ekklesia at http://amzn.to/2lSpYsF. Could a church where only 1 person speaks be like a choir where only 1 person sings? Perhaps a meeting of the body of Christ, like a … Continue reading →

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Fasting, rebellion, evil & the will of God

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve Simms

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that can help you realign your will with God’s. In your daily war of wills, which will will usually win? Your will or God’s will? God’s will is not being done “on earth as it is in … Continue reading →

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A refuge for church fugitives

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Give me your tired church refugees, done with church as usual, and yearning to breathe free. (A paraphrase of Emma Lazarus’ words on the Statue of Liberty.) Refugees from church: we’ll take you in & let you speak out as led by … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Jesus

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Jesus rose,” is much more reasonable than “nothing produced everything.” A virgin birth is much more reasonable than time & chance creating the Universe. Jesus walking on water is much more reasonable than life creating itself. The living Jesus can personally … Continue reading →

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Live it up with fervor, avidity, passion, & ardor!

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heart-felt faith Follows Jesus with fervor, Prays with passion, Adores with ardor. Maybe church could focus folks’ attention on the risen Jesus instead of on a pastor. An interactive, personal relationship with the risen Jesus is amazing. Let God put insatiable … Continue reading →

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So much preaching; so little fire.

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

So much preaching; so little fire. Without God’s fire continually ablaze in our heart, we won’t be what He wants us to. However, when God’s fire is burning in your heart, you have to work to find time for anything besides … Continue reading →

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“For fire we plead!” -William Booth

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Reading Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible–Ekklesia can help you discover God’s fire!

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Christ Follower’s Almanack (Poor Richard style equips)

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Steve Simms

Ben Franklin published quotes from “Poor Richard” in an “almanack” he published annually from 1732 to 1758. It contained many quotes and quips by “Poor Richard” (Franklin’s pseudonym).  In the tradition of Franklin’s Poor Richard, here are some quips & … Continue reading →

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The Equalizer–How Christians meet

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

When Christ-followers meet as active participants, they’re involved and empowered. The gathered body of Christ, like an orchestra, needs to let all who are present, play their part. Letting people experience Christ together is often more effective than a sermon. How Christ-followers … Continue reading →

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