Tag Archives: Christianity

A Sheep with an Incredible Shepherd

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” – Alexander The Great I am a sheep in the army of the Lord, the … Continue reading →

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The Table Server Who Challenged The System Had My Middle Name

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

My birth certificate reads “Charles Steven Simms,” but I’ve always gone by Steve. When I first began to read the Bible, I came across a guy named Stephen. He was an early Christ-followers and was one of seven people appointed … Continue reading →

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The Typical Church Format Bores Me

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

When church is cannedAnd over plannedTill it presentsGod’s promised landAs dull and blandIt makes me bored.I want to standAnd to shout out,“Jesus is here,Let’s all listenTo His inner voiceAnd make the choiceTo do what He says!” Every ChristianIs an instrumentGod … Continue reading →

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The Peaceful Purpose of Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To me being patriotic means total loyalty and full, heart-felt commitment and obedience to the highest authority. The nations of the world falsely claim to be that highest authority and convince their citizens to worship them as though they were … Continue reading →

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Why do I complain about church?

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I frequently express dissatisfaction with church. I don’t do it to irritate people (even though people let me know that it does irritate them). I do it because the risen Jesus is so much more stupendous than a structured, human-controlled … Continue reading →

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The gift of a living model of radical faith in Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Normally ordinary water ≠ extraordinary wine. However, when mixed with obedience and faith, it can! A living model of radical trust in and daily obedience to the living Jesus is the greatest gift someone can give. I’ve been greatly privileged … Continue reading →

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A strange star stayed close to Jerusalem for two years

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Some men were wonderstruck by a strange new star that rose and hung over far away Jerusalem. They sensed that it was a supernatural phenomenon — a sign calling them to learn more about the Jews. Somehow, they learned about … Continue reading →

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The most vivid dream I’ve had in years

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning from the most vivid dream I’ve had in years. I was scheduled to speak in a church or auditorium and kept checking on the crowd. I felt I wasn’t physically ready, so I went into … Continue reading →

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Christ-saturated or religiously dominated?

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride is self-saturation. It’s a swamp of anxiety that is always on guard and defensive, but Christ-saturation abounds with inner peace. Christians should be Christ-saturated not religiously masqueraded. If you’re saturated with the risen Jesus, only a Christ-like attitude will … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the reason I have hope in every season!

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

The church calendar tries to fit Jesus into seasonal categories, but the Bible says that Jesus is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Never make Jesus seasonal! Jesus is the reason I stay excited about being alive! He’s the reason … Continue reading →

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