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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 Grimke Sisters — My 6th Greatest American(s)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

Two sisters, daughters of a prominent South Carolina plantation owner, slaveholder, and judge; are my #6 Greatest American(s). Their names are Sarah Grimke (1792-1873) and Angelina Grimke (1805-1879). At age 5 Sarah saw a slave being whipped and tried to … Continue reading →

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When Freedom Broke Out — My 7th Greatest American

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

(Read about all of my Top Ten Greatest Americans by clicking here.) Robert Carter III of Virginia was one of the richest men in Revolutionary America. (He would have ranked near the top of the Forbes 400 List if they … 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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Religion Without Conversion Is Accepting Without Questioning

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or validity. Religion … Continue reading →

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Yearning For An Arctic Daybreak

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

There is an icy cold darkness, like an Arctic winter, gripping our world. Thinking we are enlightened, our society moves more and more away from our moral moorings. We have fled from the shared light of the best human cultures. We have run from wisdom and embraced … Continue reading →

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Are We Back In The Dark Ages? (Or Martin Luther, Where Are You?)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

There was an interesting product available in the medieval world, called an indulgence. It was an official document marketed by the church that gave an individual permission to do wrong without it being held against him/her. If someone had a … Continue reading →

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

The Grimke Sisters — My 6th Greatest American(s)

When Freedom Broke Out — My 7th Greatest American

The Power Of Fasting

Religion Without Conversion Is Accepting Without Questioning

Yearning For An Arctic Daybreak

Are We Back In The Dark Ages? (Or Martin Luther, Where Are You?)

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