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Church Can Be More–Wearing the Presence of Christ and the Armor of God

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

“Cloth yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 13:14.) “Put on the full armor of God.” (Ephesians 6:11.) Church can be more that it normally is. Because of Christ’s bloodChurch can truly be“The tent of meeting”Heart-to-heart with God,A love assemblyTo … Continue reading →

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I was part of a historical movement

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was an active part of a historical movement that involved millions of people as it occurred in America and around the world. There was a recent movie about it. It was a movement of light. Time Magazine called the … Continue reading →

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I’m Passionate About the Ancient Greek Concept of Ekklesia!!!

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am passionate about the ancient Greek concept of “ekklesia.” It’s an incredible people-connecting, community-building idea that has been lost for many centuries. I feel called to be an Acts 18:13 person — to persuade people to worship God in … Continue reading →

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I’d Like to Talk to You

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

May I talk to you through this post? There’s so much more to Christianity than churches portray. (If the only Christianity I ever saw was a typical church service, I wouldn’t want it.) I love Spirit-led Christianity where people are … Continue reading →

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Religion is often spiritual shrink wrap

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been shrink wrapped by religion. To shrink wrap is to shut things up in bags and suck the air out. It entombs things and keeps them locked in place so they can be stored away with … Continue reading →

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Who’s really in charge in church?

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is really the Head of His body: When JesusIs the Head,Christians let“Christ in you”Tell them whatTo say and do. When JesusIs the Head,Meetings areSpirit-ledAnd what isDone and saidIs promptedBy His presence. The Bible is like a Jack-in-the-box. When … Continue reading →

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Insight from the Asbury awakening 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

God wants to free upSit down and listenChurch attendeesTo stand upAnd freely expressTheir love for Jesus! You don’t needTo go anywhereOr attend anythingTo experienceChrist in you. Whether you were at AsburyOr not,Jesus stillWants youTo surrenderTo His willSo He can fillAnd … Continue reading →

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The type of meeting that can manifest and maintain a Spirit-led movement . . .

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The ancient Greeks had the secret to maintaining a movement. Jesus borrowed their word for it! Spiritual movements happen when people spontaneously open their heart to one another as equals and to Jesus as their daily Lord. Institutions don’t maintain … Continue reading →

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Not a perfect church but a perfect Shepherd

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

I follow an unseen leader, the perfect Shepherd. Although He’s invisible, He guides me from within. Grazing on the unseen glory of God flowing from within me I begin to gaze on His beauty and to taste and see that … Continue reading →

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Christians meeting with heart-felt awareness of Jesus

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Acute awareness of the risen Jesus requires much more than hearing a talk about Him. It requires direct, personal, ongoing, and interactive encounter with Him. It requires a knowing beyond head knowledge that ignites the heart with awe-filled aha and … Continue reading →

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