Tag Archives: religion

Let’s go BC — beyond church

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Steve Simms

Johnny Hart, creator of the comic strip, BC, defined prayer as “allowing God to have His will in your life on His terms.” That’s also a great definition of going “BC–beyond church.” Church meetings are set up by the will and … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With Hatred?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s up with all the hate, meanness, and cruelty? We see the results of human hatred and cruelty everywhere nowadays — from terrorized and bombed out Syrians desperately fleeing to Europe; to drive by shootings on America’s streets; to random … Continue reading →

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Black Friday vs. Good Friday

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

To miss out on Black Friday is no big deal! –To miss out on Good Friday is to miss out on the greatest pardon in world history. (You won’t find the best deal on Black Friday. You find the best … Continue reading →

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Successful TV show shows open sharing in simple church

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Two days after finishing the final edit of a new book I have written, Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible, my wife and I were watching a TV series from the 90s. Suddenly there was … Continue reading →

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Ekklesia eases the pain of being thrown under the church bus

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

A pretty red cup is no reason to throw Starbucks under the church bus! If you’ve ever Been thrown under The church bus, Ekklesia will Heal your hurts. Ekklesia puts People before programs, Love before liturgy, Relationships before religion, Christ … Continue reading →

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Determined disciples vs. submissive spectators

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps church could focus on developing determined disciples rather than on sustaining submissive spectators. Determined disciples overcome their issues, hang-ups, and addictions and transform the world around them through their obedience to the power and presence of Christ actively flowing … Continue reading →

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What’s true Christianity?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

True Christianity is More than a program. It’s the presence and power Of the Person who died and now lives! True Christianity is Not about listening to a man. It’s about listening to Christ in you And doing what He … Continue reading →

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For a holy high–walk in the light!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

To walk in the light is to be honest, real, and vulnerable. It is to take off our masks; to come out of hiding, and to let people see what’s really going on in our hearts. It is to open … Continue reading →

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Which Jesus will help when hope is hiding?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

When hope is hiding and hurt is having its way in your heart, hold on to Jesus and He will hold on to you! But which Jesus? * The historical Jesus (lived a long time ago) * The religious Jesus … Continue reading →

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Good & Evil Personalities Battle For The Human Heart & Brain

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Everyday we see good and evil all around us. And if we are honest we see both good and evil inside our own hearts. Some people say that good and evil are nothing but human judgments — names that we … Continue reading →

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