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Wanna Play Quakers And Indians?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Would you like to play Quakers and Indians (or to be more politically correct–Friends and Native Americans)? It is a different take on the childhood game of cowboys and Indians. Since Friends practice non-violence, Quakers and Indians requires no pistols, … 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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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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Is God Like Map Quest Or A GPS?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God is like Map Quest: He gives you directions, a plan, instructions. Then you study them and figure out how to follow them, if you want to. (And/or you go to weekly meetings and listen to someone … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit Quenchers — How We Stop God From Working

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

One of the most ignored commands in the New Testament consists of 4 simple words: “Quench not the Spirit.” When we read the New Testament book of Acts, we see the amazing power and vitality of the unquenched Holy Spirit — … Continue reading →

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My Question For Civil Rights Leader, Ralph Abernathy

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

Famous Civil Rights leader, Ralph Abernathy, was a campus speaker when I was in college. In a packed ball room he told about his experiences in the Movement and about working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After his lecture, … Continue reading →

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How Did The Church At Antioch Launch A Great Missionary Work?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

There were five leaders in the church at Antioch. The five guys sharing leadership were: Barnabas, who had a reputation as an encourager; Simeon called Niger (good chance he was of black African descent); Lucius of Cyrene which is currently 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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Category Archives: religion

Wanna Play Quakers And Indians?

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

Is God Like Map Quest Or A GPS?

Holy Spirit Quenchers — How We Stop God From Working

My Question For Civil Rights Leader, Ralph Abernathy

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