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When Family is More Than Obligation and Blood

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

To fully describe the concept of family you need to look beyond obligation and blood relationships. True family is a matter of the heart. It can manifest itself even among people who aren’t physically related. Christinas are called to be … Continue reading →

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What is October 31 About?

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

Today is ALL SAINTS’ EVE. It’s a day to celebrate the people who throughout the ages have faithfully followed and obeyed the risen Jesus with all their heart. If you’re tricked into settling for less, you’ll mess the treat of … Continue reading →

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Religious Boxes and Dry Pipes

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Jesus is more real than the device you’re reading this on. What you are now seeing on this screen will soon be gone but Jesus will never pass away. Download Christ’s operating system into your heart and let Him provide … Continue reading →

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Freelance Church Reformer

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was misleadTo think someone deadAnd forever gone,But then I learned thatHe’s still going strong.I met Jesus ChristOutside of church walls.Now every day He callsFor me to follow HimAnd as I doAdventure flowsAnd my heart growsBeyond anything churchEver told me … Continue reading →

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The Reformation was incomplete. Transformation needed!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Reformation changes “form” (behavior, structure, appearance, and/or organization). Transformation goes beyond “form” to presence (“with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord”). It changes the heart–the inner essence. 500 years ago, the Reformation made some changes in the “form” … Continue reading →

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If Luther could criticize church, why can’t we?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Steve Simms

Any condemnation that has come on you for sincerely questioning a pastor, is not from God. Be healed and be free to follow Jesus. Martin Luther criticized church (and is honored for it today). Honest criticism of church is often … Continue reading →

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