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Roaring Fork, Foxfire Mountain, & Spiritual Living Waters

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Steve Simms

Zip-ah-dee-do-dah On a recent trip to Gatlinburg, I saw a brochure from Foxfire Mountain in Sevierville, Tennessee. It was about zip lining, soaring from one tree to another on long cables. During my week at Tree Top Resort in Gatlinburg I … Continue reading →

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The Treasure Is Me (And You)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

An amazing treasure has been hidden on earth—unrecognized and undiscovered for years. This extraordinary treasure has been confused with the common and the ordinary. THE TREASURE IS ME. I am a unique person who overcame impossible odds when I first … Continue reading →

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My Russian “Friend,” Theodore

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

I have a new friend, but I’ve never seen him in person. I was introduced to him through a Christmas present. However, he’s not a facebook (or any other internet social network) friend. Theodore is a Russian who lived in … Continue reading →

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Surfing The Net? Hang Ten Links For Berry Street

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Steve Simms

When you surf the internet, you can Google what you want or you might prefer to StumbleUpon things. However if you want to go directly to information about Nashville’s most unique church, The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center and … Continue reading →

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Open, Participatory Church In The Early Days Of The Salvation Army

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here are some quotations from one of the most powerful and exciting books I have read in the past few years. The book, Come Join Our Army, by R.G. Moyles was published in 2007 by Crest books. “This book tries to re-create, with … Continue reading →

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The Rolling Stones, Satisfaction, & Sadhu Sundar Singh

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Rolling Stones sang: “I can’t get no satisfaction ‘Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I can’t get no, I can’t get no.” And the Stones are not alone. The inability to find satisfaction seems to … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For Another Jesus Movement (Original Thoughts On Organic Church)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

We need another Jesus movement, however, if we don’t allow Jesus to move in and direct His church, how can we expect Jesus to move in the world? But, when we allow Jesus the actual freedom to personally direct our gatherings, we … Continue reading →

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Knocking Prayer (Or Prayer Knocking)

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Steve Simms

Some people like to knock prayer. They write it off as meaningless superstition — knock on wood. Jesus spoke about knocking prayer. Here’s the quote: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will … Continue reading →

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Roaring Fork, Foxfire Mountain, & Spiritual Living Waters

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Surfing The Net? Hang Ten Links For Berry Street

Open, Participatory Church In The Early Days Of The Salvation Army

It’s Time For Another Jesus Movement (Original Thoughts On Organic Church)

Knocking Prayer (Or Prayer Knocking)

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