Tag Archives: Christianity

Hope from the writings of the first Christ-followers

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

My heart dances with excitement and hops with hope when I read the writings of the first Christ-followers. They reveal truth. Read them daily & see! Open your heart to the writings of the first Christ-followers (WFCF) & be renewed. The … Continue reading →

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Uncurriculum & God’s fire!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heart-felt, unscrpited, Spirit-inspired testimonies are tremendously powerful. Encountering Christ together is more powerful than the best religious program. If Christ is in you let Him rise up & take over. You can’t casually look at the sun or the Son. Their light is … Continue reading →

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ITM: Invisible Things Matter Most

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

Invisible things matter: “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Invisible things matter: You can’t see hope but you can’t live … Continue reading →

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got excitement? (True Christianity does.)

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

What is the most exciting thing on earth? It’s gotta be true Christianity. Can anything be more exciting than the living God becoming a human, paying the price for our sins, rising from the dead, and coming to live in … Continue reading →

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A fruit of the Spirit smoothie

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Steve Simms

Sensing Jesus’ presence is much more powerful than just listening to someone talk about Jesus being present. Virtual reality can be fun; but Jesus reality is healing & life transforming. “Self-focus” never satisfies, but “Christ-focus” is continual joy! Set pride aside & … Continue reading →

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Hang your hang-ups on the Cross

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Steve Simms

You’ve looked to many things for happiness. Why not pursue the risen Jesus? Don’t be afraid to read the Book that makes fear disappear! Here’s why the “World English Bible” never mentions church: http://amzn.to/2me8rYd. Without intimate heart connections with the living … Continue reading →

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Reformers wanted:

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Steve Simms

Reformers wanted: Learn more about the Greek New Testament concept of ekklesia at http://amzn.to/2lSpYsF. Could a church where only 1 person speaks be like a choir where only 1 person sings? Perhaps a meeting of the body of Christ, like a … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Jesus

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Jesus rose,” is much more reasonable than “nothing produced everything.” A virgin birth is much more reasonable than time & chance creating the Universe. Jesus walking on water is much more reasonable than life creating itself. The living Jesus can personally … Continue reading →

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Live it up with fervor, avidity, passion, & ardor!

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heart-felt faith Follows Jesus with fervor, Prays with passion, Adores with ardor. Maybe church could focus folks’ attention on the risen Jesus instead of on a pastor. An interactive, personal relationship with the risen Jesus is amazing. Let God put insatiable … Continue reading →

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So much preaching; so little fire.

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

So much preaching; so little fire. Without God’s fire continually ablaze in our heart, we won’t be what He wants us to. However, when God’s fire is burning in your heart, you have to work to find time for anything besides … Continue reading →

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