Tag Archives: Jesus is alive

When Jesus Was Dead

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

When Jesus was dead, He was put into a new tomb that had been carved out of a rock. Then it was closed by a large stone and sealed. However, Jesus wasn’t “gone but not forgotten.” On the morning of … Continue reading →

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Hop to the Voice of the Risen Jesus!

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Heart-Christianity is fragile. It easily slips into formalism and disappears into routine. I believe that Jesus wants to rescue people from the idea of a formalized God who is defined by religious institutions. The essential characteristic of Christianity is “Christ … Continue reading →

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Christians, stop acting like Jesus is dead!

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

If there’s anybody in the world who doesn’t need to be institutionalized, it’s the living, resurrected Jesus Christ! A dead Jesus needs religious institutions to keep His memory alive, but a relationship with the living Jesus is ever vibrant. To … Continue reading →

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7 short poems about Jesus being alive

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Spiritual Lockdown Religious people wanted Jesus Cruelly killed And then sealed In a guarded tomb. They got what they wanted For a weekend, But many act As if He’s still there. It’s time to live like Jesus is living! Weekend … Continue reading →

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The now Jesus will wow you

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the ever-present Jesus wow you now. The now Jesus is like the now air, yet we’re often unaware that He’s keeping us alive. Let the risen Jesus out of the religious past. Free Him from the distant future. Now! … Continue reading →

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If human lives don’t matter . . .

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

If human lives don’t matter, nothing matters and life is meaningless. The human race does indeed matter — people of every shade of skin, from the womb to the tomb. If all lives matter to you, then the pain blacks … Continue reading →

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“Selfianity” promotes self-focus

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christianity calls us to self-denial. Selfianity promotes self-focus. Some people want Christianity when it’s convenient and an escape clause when it’s not. When Christ is only a theory, we’ll grow spiritually weary. When He’s living within, we’ll overcome our sin. … Continue reading →

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Alive or Dead? Christ’s presence or religious programs?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Alive or dead? If Jesus is really alive, let’s gather in His presence and let Him take control! Experiencing consciousness you don’t need proof YOU’RE CONSCIOUS and experiencing Jesus, you don’t need proof HE’S ALIVE. It’s time for church to … Continue reading →

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Easter Requiem For Church As Usual

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Steve Simms

Members of Christ’s body meet, Gagged and bound (hand and heart), By tradition, protocol, and hierarchy. They’re not allowed to be doers, But are lined up in rows as hearers only, Gathered to be restrained, Not permitted to freely speak … Continue reading →

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Everyday Easter!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Happy Resurrection Day! Christ the Lord is risen today (not just on a spring holiday with a funny name). Everyday people can experience Easter every time they meet to worship the living, resurrected Jesus. It’s called ekkesia — http://amzn.to/1U0U73r. Jesus promised to … Continue reading →

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