Monthly Archives: September 2015

Godviously (With Respect To Those Who Don’t See God)

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

Some things are obvious. To me God is Godvious! –Nothing makes nothing. It takes a someone to make something. I believe God is Godvious! –A painter puts his name on his paintings. God puts His name all over Creation. He’s … Continue reading →

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Books From Heaven?

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

As I think about worship and how Christians meet together, I continue to find books that back up what the Spirit is teaching me and how we meet at The Salvation Army Berry Street. I found these two books visiting … Continue reading →

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I was deeply moved, challenged, and confirmed by a humble man with a passion for Christ!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

This week, I was deeply moved, challenged, and confirmed by a man with a passion for Christ! His name is Major Dean Hinson and he is the president of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Bible College in Atlanta. As a … Continue reading →

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Tag Team Blog # 2 — Your questions about participatory church . . .

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

I would appreciate you helping me write this Tag Team Blog. Please post any questions and/concerns you have about participatory church in the comments. I will do my best to answer them. Thanks for your help!

Posted in alternative church, fresh expressions, messy church, organic church, pagan Christianity, participatory church, questions, tag team | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

The power of interacting to share God’s inner actions!

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing quite like a group of people interacting to share God’s inner actions. It’s an amazing thing to experience! (God’s inner actions include: spiritual insights, Scriptures that drop into the mind, the working of the conscience, the “still, small … Continue reading →

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Why do we ask why?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why do we ask why? What’s the reason That people reason? If there’s no Meaning or plan Behind existence, Then why do we ask why? Why do our hearts cry For purpose, understanding, Relationship, and love? Isn’t the search for … Continue reading →

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Tag-Team-Blog #1 — When are you most aware of God’s presence?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Someone suggested to me today that since my blog is frequently about participatory church, perhaps I could make it more participatory. I agree! Of course people are always welcome to make comments on any post on my blog. However, in … Continue reading →

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Presenting God’s Presence–Putting the living Christ on the podium!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

A simple script for an amazing church service: –“Please welcome our speaker, the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!” (Applause, then one person after another stands up and talks freely from the heart as they are internally prompted by Jesus.) Have we … Continue reading →

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Inner peace, joy, sincerity, contentment, & satisfaction . . .

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

Inner peace, joy, sincerity, Contentment, and satisfaction, Are rare qualities nowadays; Because they can’t be taught or bought. They’re caught and grown Within humble, honest hearts In touch with the sweetness And presence of God.

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Listen to the light!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

Hear the light, The sound of sight, The striking of a match In a dark room. “Aha!” Suddenly you’re aware Of things you were Completely unaware of Just moments before. Hear God’s Light The sound of insight. There are none … Continue reading →

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