Tag Archives: Bible study

Untwisting Scripture, untangling Bible verses

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Scripture is designed to help us “Zoom” with the risen Jesus and stay “inline” with Him. Unfortunately it is often twisted in ways that aren’t helpful. Let’s try to untangle a few Bible verses. The Bible points us to a … Continue reading →

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the incredible, readable, livable Bible

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

For nearly 5 decades I’ve been regularly reading a book that still gets me high & excited when I read it. My daily experience of Bible reading is almost indescribable!

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The inner Bible interpreter

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Steve Simms

The best interpreter of the Bible is the Holy Spirit speaking directly to your heart — not a preacher, commentary, FB post, Tweet, or Google search. Think outside yourself. Read the Bible daily and let Christ give you fresh, new … Continue reading →

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A book helps me follow Jesus!

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

(Don’t listen to those who try to get you to think less of the Bible.) Some people claim to “follow Jesus, not a book,” but if they don’t obey the Bible, inspired by Jesus, do they really follow Him? The … Continue reading →

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This dynamic best seller is a fire starter!

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

Communication is a form of creation. Words paint images. Read the Bible and let the words God spoke in the past paint your heart today. Much in the Bible I don’t understand, but the parts I do understand have transformed my … Continue reading →

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The Bible & anti-malware . . .

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Daily reading the Bible with an open heart may be the best anti-malware for the human brain. Many people are far more careful to install anti-malware on their computer than on their mind and heart. Don’t give up! Jesus will … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let China Keep You Away From Crazy Bible Stuff!

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

I just read that China has forbidden the sale of Bibles online. Why would a huge country like China be afraid of a book? Well, China isn’t alone. I have a Bible cover that has these words on it: “This … Continue reading →

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Blind man seeing!

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

Bible reading — blind man seeing.

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The Bible is a warm, loving HUG; not a cold, hard textbook!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

Church has made the Bible something to be intellectually dissected by a religious professional and taught in a classroom-style Sunday morning “service.”   But I believe that misses the point of the Book! Instead of us just hearing a preacher … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Sports Tailgating

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

Millions of people love to gather in stadium parking lots for pre-game tailgating parties.  According to the American Tailgaters Association (more than 300,000 members), between 20 – 50 million Americans tailgated in a stadium parking lot in 2006. Here is a quotation I found … Continue reading →

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