Tag Archives: ekklesia

Christianity needs more “heartials” and fewer facials

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Facials are fine, but what we all really need is heartials. When Christians gather with a “minister to me” attitude instead of a “let’s minister to one another” attitude, we miss much that God has for us. Perhaps a group … Continue reading →

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New wineskins for Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus talked about the need for new wineskins. New wineskins allow room for the body of Christ to manifest supernatural heart-connection between Christ-followers. Old wineskins have hardened into religious systems and traditions. Systems are great and help humans function in … Continue reading →

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Unity in the body of Christ (ekklesia) must include racial diversity, respect, & equality

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

There is much conversation about unity in the body of Christ and that’s a very important, biblical concept. In fact, the idea comes from Jesus, Himself, and from His prayer in John 17, where He prays that His followers be … Continue reading →

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Is God making church ekklesia again?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Perhaps, today, God is slowly Moving the body of Christ Away from institutionalized Christianity, Commonly known as church, Back into Spirit-led Christianity, The original ekklesia. (Take a look at: The Joy Of Early Christianity.)

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Body or bureaucracy?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ isn’t called to be the bureaucracy of Christ. Jesus wants to be the Head of His body. A body functions as individual members directly listen to and individually obey the head. A bureaucracy functions as a … Continue reading →

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Christianity like you’ve never see it before!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christianity like you’ve never seen it before. https://amzn.to/2Qh27CR

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Exciting insights about “church” (reading Ephesians 5 & 6 as written to a group, not just to an individual)

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

Ephesians 5 says that the assembly of Christ-followers (church) “submits to Christ” as “the head.” I believe that Christ wants to literally, personally head-up every Christian gathering by inwardly promopting individuals to say & do what He tells them to. … Continue reading →

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Unorganized faith (a very short poem)

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

I love unorganized faith That freely flows From people’s hearts, Instead of programs.

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Religious thought or supernatural relevation?

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Church focuses too much on religious explanations and not enough on ongoing interaction with the risen Jesus. Theology is religious thought. Revelation is direct perception of God. If we neglect to observe what the Lord is doing in our heart, … Continue reading →

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SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION A heart touched by invisible love (An unseen human heart, Not a physical one), Is in various degrees, Moved by healing, tender emotion, Changed, and rearranged. Love isn’t taught by lecture. It’s caught by open … Continue reading →

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