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Which Church Organizational Structure Is From God?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

As far as I know, all the thousands of denominations and independent churches around the world claim that their organizational structure is from God. (At least, I’ve never heard of a church saying: “Our church’s organizational chart is man-made.”) Here … Continue reading →

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The Joy Of Christ*mas Stopping

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Does Christmas shopping ever leave you empty? Do you ever feel like Christmas shopping is not enough? That there must be more to the Christmas season than just buying lots of stuff to give away on Christmas Day? Well, there … Continue reading →

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From Spiritual Cyber Space Into This Physical World

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Steve Simms

God came from spiritual cyber space into the physical world, not through being printed by a printer, but by being born as a Babe and laid in a manger. Christmas means that Jesus is living right here on planet Earth. … Continue reading →

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Merry Messiahmas?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

Merry Messiahmas? Christmas is named for Jesus Christ. Jesus is His name. Christ is a Greek translation of the Hebrew title, Messiah, which means Anointed One. The folks who first translated the New Testament into English used the Greek term, … Continue reading →

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Why Is Christmas The Most Celebrated Day Of The Year?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

Why all the fuss and effort to celebrate the Christmas season? You know. The most celebrated day of the year is about the arrival of Jesus Christ on planet Earth. Isn’t it amazing all the time, effort, and money that … Continue reading →

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Confronting The Christmas Claims — Conscious Contact With God

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Steve Simms

The original Christmas is full of contact with God. The ordinary becomes the extraordinary as people encounter God’s Presence and power. A physical new star in the heavens becomes a messenger from Heaven, directing wise men hundreds of miles to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Claim — Who Was/Is Mary’s Son?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Steve Simms

A classic Christmas carol asks the question: What Child Is This? And that is a not just a nice song, but a very important question to ask at Christmas time. Who was/is Mary’s Baby Boy? The New Testament gives some … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is About Judgment

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here’s a surprise: Christmas is about dealing with judgment. Our sinful thoughts, choices, and behaviors have been judged and we are guilty and condemned men and women. If our condemnation is merely canceled, the result would be chaos and injustice. … Continue reading →

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How To Shop For Christ*mas

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

From Black Friday through Christmas Eve, people will be shopping for material things to give to family, friends, and clients on Christmas Day. They will be searching and sorting through stuff, seeking to find just the right gifts. But perhaps … Continue reading →

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Guts & Glory In Spiritual Growth — Path, Rocks, Thorns, Fertile Ground

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Spiritual growth is not for sissies. It takes great guts to grow in God. Not everybody has the courage, strength, and endurance to do it. Jesus told a parable about a path, rocks, thorns, and fertile ground that illustrates the … Continue reading →

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The Joy Of Christ*mas Stopping

From Spiritual Cyber Space Into This Physical World

Merry Messiahmas?

Why Is Christmas The Most Celebrated Day Of The Year?

Confronting The Christmas Claims — Conscious Contact With God

Christmas Claim — Who Was/Is Mary’s Son?

Christmas Is About Judgment

How To Shop For Christ*mas

Guts & Glory In Spiritual Growth — Path, Rocks, Thorns, Fertile Ground

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