Tag Archives: religious hierarchy

Replacing the High and Low of Hierarchy with the Alternative of M&Ms

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

The High and Low of Human Hierarchy and the Alternative of M&Ms Hierarchy’s high is this. Because it places one person as the head over all the others, it creates a chain of command that can effectively control what goes … Continue reading →

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Spiritual baby food is good for a season, but not for a lifetime!

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

When presentation and pretense are prioritized above the spontaneity of Christ’s presence, religious organization overrides the Holy Spirit. History reveals that when revival (a mighty move of God) starts, established churches work to curtail, coral, and control it. So many … Continue reading →

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Body or bureaucracy?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ isn’t called to be the bureaucracy of Christ. Jesus wants to be the Head of His body. A body functions as individual members directly listen to and individually obey the head. A bureaucracy functions as a … Continue reading →

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Jesus leads a world-wide theocracy — the body of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

Too many sermons tell people what they want to hear, instead of telling them what they need to hear. As churches go further into entertainment and error, it’s vital for Christ-followers to surrender to the Spirit and stay in the … Continue reading →

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