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The Holy Spirit Is Not Theory Or Theology

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Person of the Holy Spirit does not present Himself as a theory or as a theology but as a flow in your heart. Speaking of the Spirit, Jesus said: “Out of your innermost being shall flow rivers of living … Continue reading →

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Some Americans Suffered An Atrosity

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

I once stood in a small cemetery where a little known group of American hostages are buried. There are no tombstones, only a flat rock placed on each grave—no names to identify these Americans who suffered tremendous indignities and deprivations as … Continue reading →

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I Was Brainwashed By The Boy Scouts

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

Recently, as I was driving back to Nashville from a trip, the Boy Scout Law began to run through my mind. It begins with “A Scout is,” and then lists 12 character traits that include: trustworthy, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, … Continue reading →

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Be Part Of Changing Lives & Transforming A Neighborhood in Nashville

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a customized ministry of The Salvation Army Nashville. Established in March 2008, our goal is to see individuals and our urban Nashville community transformed by: * Allowing People The Freedom To Actively … Continue reading →

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National Magazine Article About A Non-Traditional Church In Nashville

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

From: Priority Magazine of The Salvation Army What God Is Doing in … Nashville The Berry Street ‘Testimony Church’ by Robert Mitchell The year was 1970 and the Jesus Movement was at its height. Steve Simms, a freshman … 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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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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I’m Livin’ My Dream In Nashville

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am seeing a dream come true right here in Nashville. It is so exciting. For 40 years, I’ve dreamed that a church meeting could operate without the programming, control, and/or direction of a human leader. I’ve searched the country … Continue reading →

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