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Spiritual Gusher Or Spiritual Stopper

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are you a spiritual gusher or a Spirit stopper? Perhaps these thoughts, based on the words of an ancient prophet, can help you answer that question. (See Isaiah, chapter 35.) When God gushes forth from the depths of the human … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Some Direct Acts Of God Today

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Steve Simms

So far it has been an amazing day today. I’ve seen God do several incredible things. God first amazed me when I first got up today. I randomly opened a Bible and it opened to Moses at the burning bush. … Continue reading →

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The Most Significant Big Bang

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Simms

What was the most significant Big Bang In the history of the universe? The sound of the hammer Driving the nails Into the hands and feet Of the Son of God! Bang . . . Bang . . . Bang … Continue reading →

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We need the 1st in the 21st! We desperately need soul-stirring, life-changing, earth-shaking, 1st Century style Christianity to be poured out in the 21st Century. O, Lord, we’ve read of Your great deeds in the “Acts of the Holy Spirit,” do them again, Lord, in our time, through 21st Century believers!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Simms

Read more about the First Century “Acts of the Holy Spirit” by clicking here.

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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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The Tim Tebow Denver/Pittsburg 3:16 Stats, Berry Street, & God

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

What do you do when you encounter incredible statistical improbabilities (wow, that’s 3 words with 14 syllables)? 1) Write them off as coincidence? Or 2) Seriously ponder the mystery and awe behind them? For example, have you read or heard … Continue reading →

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