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A Destiny Day Of Divine Doings @ Opryland Hotel?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Steve Simms

Yesterday felt like a day of destiny full of Spirit-arranged encounters. Let me start with the afternoon. Author/blogger Thom Schultz, who was in Nashville for Proclaim 16, the National Religious Broadcasters convention being held at Opryland Hotel had invited me to … Continue reading →

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14 bold suggestions for the National Religious Broadcasters #proclaim16

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Steve Simms

Here’s an open letter to the National Religious Broadcasters who are holding their convention, Proclaim 16, in Nashville beginning Tuesday, February 23. Dear NRB Delegates: A warm welcome to Nashville! Thank you for what you do to present Jesus Christ in and to … Continue reading →

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“No More Boasting About Human Leaders”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

“So then, no more boasting about human leaders!” –1 Corinthians 3:21 What would God do . . . 1) If we presented the living Christ without promoting preachers and teachers? 2) If people ministered to others without naming “ministries” with … Continue reading →

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Deflategate Got Ya Down? The truth Will Fill You Up!

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

A Tom Brady, New England Patriots, & Deflategate inspired blog post: (Deflategate is an ongoing controversy involving the NFL’s New England Patriots. It alleges that they used underinflated footballs in their AFC Championship victory against the Indianapolis Colts on January 18, … Continue reading →

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Think, Question, & Boldly Post (Outside The Box) Like Luther Did!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

In 1517 Martin Luther boldly posted words on a church door in Germany and started a world-wide spiritual revolution. Perhaps we can do the same by boldly posting on blogs, web sites, & social media.  (Check out my 95 Theses … Continue reading →

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If you like social media, you’ll love social-church!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you enjoy social media, you’ve just got to try social-church! Social-church is a Christ-centered gathering where ordinary people share messages, personal testimonies, prayer needs, insights, Scriptures, prayers, etc., and other community-based input, as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Social-church … Continue reading →

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Christmas presents, without the Christmas Presence (Emmanuel — “God with us”), miss the whole point of Christ*mas!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Steve Simms

Click on the link to read . . . 21 exciting blog posts about Christmas

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12 Years A Slave — 12 Blogs On Slavery

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Steve Simms

The movie 12 Years a Slave (directed by Steve McQueen) is an adaptation of the 1853 autobiography Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.  Solomon was a free black man who was  in sold into slavery in 1841 and forced to … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

A famous quotation by William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, boldly repeats the words “I’ll fight!”  His wife, Catherine Booth, preached Aggressive Christianity. They challenged their followers to be spiritual soldiers, not passive spectators.  But how do you fight … Continue reading →

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Giving Tuesday — A Great Idea

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

In the midst of the shopping celebrations (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday) we now have a day for giving back — Giving Tuesday.  American charities and non-profits have come together to create the first Giving Tuesday, tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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