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My Misunderstanding of Christianity

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.” –G.K. Chesterton As a child growing up, I didn’t know Christianity existed. I knew churches did. I saw them all over town. … Continue reading →

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Go Beyond Misunderstood Christianity

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Blindly accepting the religious status quo, inherited traditions, and hand-me-down beliefs traps many people in misunderstanding. The present-day power and reality of the risen Jesus is often buried under the weight of religious misunderstanding. It’s no fun to be misunderstood. … Continue reading →

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Have we overthought Christianity?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Steve Simms

Beyond theology and religious methodology there is the wondrous experience of continually being in awe-inspiring, intimate interaction with the living, resurrected Jesus. That experience is the normal Christian life that is presented in the New Testament.   An old hymn puts … Continue reading →

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