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What The Church Can Learn From Facebook . . .

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

Overall the church in America is struggling, losing members, shrinking. On the other hand, Facebook is growing by leaps and bounds. So, what can the church learn from Facebook? * People love to connect with other people. They want to … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons I’m Convinced That Jesus Christ Is Alive And Present In Our World

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am convinced that Jesus Christ literally came back to life (what is called the resurrection) and walked out of His tomb. I haven’t always believed that. In high school I realized that I had no personal evidence to support a … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus Whipped In America?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Steve Simms

Millions of people around the world have seen the stunning and horrifying images of whipping and torture in the movie The Passion of The Christ produced by Mel Gibson. It is deeply moving to see what Jesus was put through … Continue reading →

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The Best, Least-Known Book In America — The Philokalia

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Steve Simms

You have probably never heard of the book that I consider to be the best, least-known book in America. It is very long — 5 volumes. It was written originally in Greek. A facebook group about this book has a … Continue reading →

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What They Are Saying About Berry Street

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

“The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a wonderful place where the Love of God is very evident! and the Spirit of God too! You will not leave without knowing that!” –Felicia Knox “Every time Shane, Seth and I … Continue reading →

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Do Churches Confine Christianity To Ear Relevance?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Steve Simms

Have churches confined Christianity to ear relevance? Have we turned our faith into a collection of religious ideas that we listen to on Sunday mornings rather than a lifestyle of interaction with and obedience to our living Savior? Are we hearers of the word … Continue reading →

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Wow! Wild, Wise Words Written By Hosea

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Steve Simms

“When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him . . .” “There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they … Continue reading →

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Leader Of A World Wide Revival, William J. Seymour — My 3rd Greatest American

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

William J. Seymour is my third greatest American of all time. He was born in 1870 in Centerville, Louisiana to former slaves. He grew up in the midst of poverty and racism and had little education — although he did … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Fasting

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

Fasting is going without food in order to focus on seeking God through prayer. Spiritual power is released through fasting. Jesus said that some deliverance only comes “by prayer and fasting.” Fasting is the active and intentional denial of our body’s desire for food. … Continue reading →

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Frederick Douglas — “An American Slave”

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Steve Simms

Frederick Douglas was claimed to be personal property from his birth around 1818 in the state of Maryland. He was physically, mentally, and emotionally abused — kept in degraded conditions and treated like an animal. He was separated from his … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Creator

What The Church Can Learn From Facebook . . .

9 Reasons I’m Convinced That Jesus Christ Is Alive And Present In Our World

Was Jesus Whipped In America?

The Best, Least-Known Book In America — The Philokalia

Do Churches Confine Christianity To Ear Relevance?

Wow! Wild, Wise Words Written By Hosea

Leader Of A World Wide Revival, William J. Seymour — My 3rd Greatest American

The Power Of Fasting

Frederick Douglas — “An American Slave”

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