Category Archives: spiritual awakening

Thanking God On Thanksgiving Day — 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

Happy Thanksgiving 2102, everybody! (Let’s get started.) *Thank You, Lord for creating me and giving me life. Thank You for this beautiful world you have placed me in. (Sorry we humans have messed it up so much.) Thank You for … Continue reading →

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What Would William Booth Say Today? (WWWBST?)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

William Booth was the founder of The Salvation Army.  He was a man with a passionate love for God and a deep love for humanity.  He died 100 years ago this year.  What would William Booth say to us today … Continue reading →

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Who Will Carry Me When I Feel Like I Can’t Go On?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Steve Simms

Who will carry me when I am so weary and/or discouraged that I feel like I can’t go on?  There is Someone who comes as an inner flow — the Holy Spirit. “‘Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has … Continue reading →

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Poem — Feel The Real Deal Thrill . . .

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

When you know that Jesus is real There’s a never-ending thrill, No matter how you feel. You can’t stand still Or follow the seductive appeal Of popular culture’s deal, Because your heart is full of passion and zeal To hear … Continue reading →

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Unprogrammed Church

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

When a Christian meeting is controlled by Christ, without human programming and agendas, the Holy Spirit takes over and the glory of God is on display for all to see.  However, when a meeting is directed and run by a … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take For A Bible Type Revival To Happen In America?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Steve Simms

At The Salvation Army Berry Street last Sunday we passed out paper and pens and had everybody who was willing to write out a question for God and then to listen to God for His answer to their question. Then … Continue reading →

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How To Bring Back The Glory Days Of The Salvation Army

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

5 Keys To Bringing Back The Glory Days Of The Salvation Army 1) Get back to the streets. (Prayer walking with the Blood & Fire flag is a great, non-threatening way to do that.) 2) Get back to bold, public … Continue reading →

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Ride The Glory Tide

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Steve Simms

There is a glory flow that will glow in your heart and grow ever stronger.  Go with that flow! There is a stream that can redeem your dreams, even when it seems like they are gone forever.  Follow the gleam … Continue reading →

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Aiming For Your Heart

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Steve Simms

Television and movies aim to reach your desire to be entertained.  Advertising aims to for your emotions.  Negative political advertisements aim to reach your fears.  Classes, seminars, and even sermons aim for your mind.  Love, however, aims to reach your … Continue reading →

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The Simple Path To Peace (And Joy And Success) In Life

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Steve Simms

The Simple Path To Peace (And Joy And Success) In Life — Flip the switch of repentance and faith. Connect with your Creator. Let His spiritual life flow through and control you daily.

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