Monthly Archives: November 2016

“Bride(zilla)”–A Radical Diagnosis Without Bold Answers

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Steve Simms

The Bride(zilla) of Christ — what a bold and radical assessment of church by authors Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. Here are some of their observations about church as it is usually done in the Western world: “One of my most … Continue reading →

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More than a Sunday soliloquy?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Steve Simms

Everybody has a gift of insight when Christ-followers meet. Why do we silence them? “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Prov. 11:14 (Perhaps we need to let all the members share when we gather as the body of Christ.) … Continue reading →

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Humility & equality in church services . . .

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Steve Simms

 

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Miraculous grief comfort in a Christ-led support group

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Steve Simms

God supernaturally used The Salvation Army Berry Street (a Christ-led support group or ekklesia) to comfort me as my dad was dying on Sunday, November 20, this year. Here’s how it happened. Our worship leader asked if anyone would like … Continue reading →

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Why do churches hide the Light?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Why do churches hide the Light of Christ that is burning inside of everyday Christ-followers? In a world filled with darkness, why do we train Christians to hide their Light, by teaching them to be completely silent and listen to … Continue reading →

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R U M T N-side (empty inside)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Steve Simms

M T N-side? Check this out.

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FROM THE AIR FORCE TO THE ARMY

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Steve Simms

LisaAnn is a regular at The Salvation Army Berry Street in Nashville. Here’s her story . . .

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Y’all-worship (1 Corinthians 14:26)

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Steve Simms

  An Observation About 1 Corinthians 14:26: Beyond the status quo We could all listen to Jesus And then go with His flow! Church consists of people passively listening to one man on a platform. 1 Corinthians 14:26 is people … Continue reading →

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Appomattox Christianity

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Steve Simms

In 1865 General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, leading to the end of the American Civil War. Christianity is about surrendering. Jesus put it this way: “Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” … Continue reading →

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Christianity is a bully-free faith!

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Steve Simms

A Christ-follower’s focus should be on love. We should never try to force, coerce, bully, intimidate, or manipulate people. We are called to “speak the truth in love” and to “consider others better than yourself.” This Bible verse always makes … Continue reading →

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