Tag Archives: Christianity

One drink away

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Steve Simms

You’re one drink away from an incredible high–an inner spring gushing with phenomenal inebriation. Take the Jesus drink–John 4:14. That drink is served in the kingdom of God. Jesus stood up at a feast and shouted: “If anyone is thirsty, let … Continue reading →

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If you feel the need to go through a minister to get to God, you’ve missed the good news of what Jesus did.

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Steve Simms
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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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Bystanders vs. spiritual revolutionaries

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been trained to be bystanders and onlookers rather than spiritual revolutionaries. If you look at church as a training center, what is it training Christians to do? Sit and listen. Perhaps pastors need to be coaches … 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 sink your conscience — get it in sync . . .

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Steve Simms

People with a guilty conscience often feel like other people are judging them even when the judgment is coming from within. To clear your conscience, sincerely ask God (and anyone else you have offended) to forgive you. If you feel like … Continue reading →

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Appreciation, kindness, politics, & love

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Steve Simms

People who are unkind have run out of kindness and need to be filled up. Take a moment to share some kindness with them. When you’re appreciative of the positive things in your life, you won’t be overcome by the … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Ways I Have Grown In Christ

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

Top 10 ways I have grown as a Christian: 1) Salvation experience; 2) Baptism in the Holy Spirit; 3) Continually, listening to and obeying Jesus’ voice; 4) Daily Bible reading (and doing) with an open heart; 5) Regularly speaking in … Continue reading →

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Go off the map — Jesus is the way!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Steve Simms

Go off the map. Break out of your programming. Be led by the risen Jesus. He is the way. Follow Him! Church sits in idle. But ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to start your engines! True Christianity isn’t a cold … Continue reading →

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Beyond sermon-hearing to Spirit-hearing

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christ experienced is much more powerful than Christ explained. The “let the preacher do it” mentality has crippled contemporary Christianity. However, Jesus never said: “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the preacher says.” (He said, “Let them hear what the … Continue reading →

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