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When Christians have their eyes wide open, they can experience Christ-perception

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus rising from the dead, Isn’t just a sermon said, To analyze with your head. He’s the “living bread” To embed in your heart. Christians without Christ-perception are spiritually blind. Christ-perception is essential to biblical Christianity. People who continually experience … Continue reading →

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Lookin’ like a Christian?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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The body of Christ grows, nose to nose!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

Jesus said: “The light of the body is the eye.” So let’s turn around and Look into each other’s eyes With unveiled faces, And experience Christ, The hope of glory, Living in other believers. Oneness in Christ Is a matter … Continue reading →

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Cage free eggs or a cage free life?

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

Some people prefer cage free eggs more than a cage free life. If you’re stumbling over the past, you’re in a cage & going backwards. Life becomes a mess when we begin to say yes to the wrong impulses. When we ignore … Continue reading →

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Everyday Easter sayings

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

If Jesus is alive on Easter, then He’s alive every single day of the year! Experience Jesus — the Uncorpse — at #UnconferenceNashville, June 23-25. Jesus ceased being deceased! He rose to make heroes by living His life in & … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve read hundreds of dead writers . . .

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

Reading writings by Christ-loving men & women who lived in the past has helped me to know truth, not just as doctrines, but also as fire in my bones. Those authors have been my mentors, helping me continually connect with … Continue reading →

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Getting real about Oct 31!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Steve Simms

Calling all saints, we’ve got a mission! It’s All Saint’s Eve today–the day before All Saints Day. So who’s a saint? The Catholic and Orthodox churches call people who lived extraordinarily holy and Christ-like lives “saints.” However, the Bible definition … Continue reading →

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Beyond predictable religion to unpredictable, untamed ekklesia (quotes)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Steve Simms

Church is caught in continual predictability, perpetually presenting the same basic program week after week. That’s one reasons millions of people are leaving church and calling themselves “Dones.” However, the Greek New Testament concept of ekklesia is never the same from … Continue reading →

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A Berry Street acrostic

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

A Berry Street acrostic: B — Beyond E — Entertainment, R — Religion or R — Ritual, Y — You can S — Share T — Testimonies, R — Revelations & E — Experiences, as E — Empowered by T … Continue reading →

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Books From Heaven?

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

As I think about worship and how Christians meet together, I continue to find books that back up what the Spirit is teaching me and how we meet at The Salvation Army Berry Street. I found these two books visiting … Continue reading →

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