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Religious transaction vs. heart-interaction with God

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Christianity asHeart-expressionIs different thanChristianity asAn organization. Transactional religion is mind-based analysis built on human logic and reasoning. It tends to be cold, calculated, and contained. Analytical theology (the study of God and His revelation in the past–scholasticism) is transactional. (Our … Continue reading →

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“My Lord & my God!” Whew!

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

“My Lord and my God!” Like Jesus’ disciple Thomas, reason can’t resolve my doubts, but encounter can. The more I open my heart to experience the risen Jesus, the more I’m astounded, undone, and overwhelmed by Him. I don’t understand … Continue reading →

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