Category Archives: lifestyles

Overcoming Boredom In Church

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

Church is considered to be boring by many millions of people. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl is considered to be one of the most exciting annual events in the USA. Why? Let’s think about it . . . What if every … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From The Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Simms

It is Super Bowl Week. I just read an article about what people would give up to watch the Super Bowl. Here’s an excerpt: “What exactly would you be willing to miss to be able to attend the big game … Continue reading →

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What Western Religion And Atheism Have In Common

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

There is a popular video on youtube called: Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus. In its first two weeks, it has been viewed more than 17 million times. So why would a lover of Jesus hate religion? Perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Why R Believers Brainwashed Into Applauding All Sorts Of Ungodliness?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

3rd time through this month Reading the Book of Acts How’d those Acts believers Turn the world upside down While today we spiritually waste away Brainwashed into applauding All sorts of ungodliness? 1 thing I noticed — Acts believers were … Continue reading →

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Proof Found For The Existence Of God

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

Here are some ways that God actively intervenes in my life and daily gives me proof of His reality: * He frequently wakes me up around 5:30 am with a new blog post running through my mind even though I … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways To Quench The Holy Spirit

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

“Quench not the Spirit” is one of the most disobeyed scriptures in the New Testament. So how do we quench the Spirit. Here are the Top Ten ways. 10) We teach people that God isn’t speaking to human beings nowadays. … Continue reading →

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A Type Of Christianity That’s More Exciting Than Sports, Rock Concerts, & Parties Put Together!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Steve Simms

For me, the most amazing book in the Bible is the book of Acts. It is full of action and advancement of the Good News about Jesus Christ. Acts shows the early followers of Jesus, unlike the Christians of today, … Continue reading →

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The Most Neglected Spiritual Truth . . . The Most Ignored Voice

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Steve Simms

What is the most neglected spiritual truth taught in the New Testament? I believe that it is the idea of being actively and personally led by God’s Spirit. Unless we are led by the Holy Spirit, we are just wandering … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Have The Courage To Tebow — Do You?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Steve Simms

This morning (the day of the Broncos/Patriots playoff game), I worked out at the Y in Nashville. Afterwards I was walking around the indoor track to cool down. I passed a large TV in the corner of the room (right … Continue reading →

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Do you hide or delete God’s status updates from your heart’s wall? They are not spam, but the convicting voice of the Lamb of God, knocking on your heart’s door.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Steve Simms

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Category Archives: lifestyles

Overcoming Boredom In Church

What The Church Can Learn From The Super Bowl

What Western Religion And Atheism Have In Common

Top 10 Ways To Quench The Holy Spirit

A Type Of Christianity That’s More Exciting Than Sports, Rock Concerts, & Parties Put Together!

The Most Neglected Spiritual Truth . . . The Most Ignored Voice

I Didn’t Have The Courage To Tebow — Do You?

Do you hide or delete God’s status updates from your heart’s wall? They are not spam, but the convicting voice of the Lamb of God, knocking on your heart’s door.

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