Category Archives: vision

A Better Perspective

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

For a better perspective on life that can fill you with hope and encouragement. look away from yourself, from your problems, and from your concerns. Rely on God’s compassion and mercy. Look unto Jesus, “the author and finisher of our … Continue reading →

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There’s Light to See Your Mission

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Life without a mission feels meaningless. Without a purpose boredom and discouragement set in. Is there a reason that you’re here on earth? Yes! How’s your appetite for the presence of God. Do you hunger and thirst to taste and … Continue reading →

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I Got Out of Bed with a Calling and Purpose

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am so fortunate. I get out of bed every morning with a calling and a purpose. I wake up with something burning in my heart and I feel called to share it. I post it on social media and … Continue reading →

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Christianity is light, not lecture

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

When there’s light, you see. You don’t need someone to describe everything to you. True Christianity is light, not lecture. Over analysis has filled contemporary Christianity with spiritual paralysis. To ponder and try to figure God out pales in comparison to personally … Continue reading →

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Can God speak through “Chicken Run”?

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Steve Simms

Can God speak through the animated movie, “Chicken Run?” Today my wife said that she felt a nudging in the Spirit to watch the movie, “Chicken Run.” The idea sounded kind of weird to me, but I went along with … Continue reading →

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Some Greatest Showman Soundtrack Quotes & Ekklesia!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Steve Simms

The Other Side from The Greatest Showman Soundtrack expresses how I feel about ekklesia: “Trade that typical For something colorful And if it’s crazy live a little crazy You can play it sensible A king of conventional Or you can … Continue reading →

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Bottom line & personal (the real deal)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Steve Simms

The real “bottom line” is your spiritual condition, not your financial condition. You’re true “net worth” is what you possess after everything material is gone. Pursuing Jesus is a game changer. Life’s never the same when you put Him first. … Continue reading →

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“Jesus Christ Superstar Revival” pic shows powerful vision for church

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Steve Simms

This picture from the Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar by Tony-winning director Des McAnuff (which opened at the Neil Simon Theatre 0n March 22, 2012 and ran for 116 performances) vividly portrays the vision I have for church.  Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Church — In Sync or Spontaneous?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Steve Simms

During praise and worship an image came to my mind. I saw a group of people, all neatly facing the front of the room, sitting at banquet tables with full plates in front of them. Then I saw a man … Continue reading →

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A Simple Christmas Quiz

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Steve Simms

A very simple and very short Christmas quiz: Christmas is about Jesus coming to save people from their . . . A) winter boredom. B) needing a reason to shop. C) sins. D) needing a cute story to entertain their … Continue reading →

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