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Religious Activities or Relational Interaction with God?

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants a dynamic interactive relationship with people. He’s not looking for religious activities. The Word of God must go beyond mere words and ever burn in the heart, creating ongoing intimacy with, passion for, and obedience to the risen … Continue reading →

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The Table Server Who Challenged The System Had My Middle Name

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

My birth certificate reads “Charles Steven Simms,” but I’ve always gone by Steve. When I first began to read the Bible, I came across a guy named Stephen. He was an early Christ-followers and was one of seven people appointed … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond institutional eyes

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

Institutional eyes only seem to recognize Christianity when its institutionalized, but Jesus is working 24/7/365. Although religion is highly institutionalized, the living Jesus Christ isn’t. The OT prophets, the Apostles, the Reformers, and even Jesus, called people beyond institutional religion. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about being a radical Christ-follower

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

I met Christ in the Spirit-led atmosphere of the Jesus Movement and never adapted to programmed, preacher controlled meetings. That’s one reason I think differently than institutional religion does. I find a religionized Jesus to be tame, benign, and boring, … Continue reading →

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