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I’ve Studied and Practiced Ekklesia More Than Most People Have

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’ve studied, personally experienced, and practiced ekklesia (the ancient Greek participatory town hall meeting that Jesus said He would build) more than most people have but doesn’t make me “an authority.” I’m more of an exhorter and encourager of that … Continue reading →

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The uncomfortable blessing–persecution

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

It takes courage to refuse to take a side, but rather to expose the flawed beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of both conservatism and progressivism. No human ideology is perfect and even if there was a perfect ideology, we humans would … Continue reading →

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Have I been persecuted as a Christian?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Someone asked me if I’ve ever been persecuted as a Christian. Here’s my answer: When I think about persecution, nothing personal pops into my mind. The blessedness of being persecuted for right behavior or being falsely insulted for Jesus’ sake, … Continue reading →

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