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Getting in tune with the Spirit is like learning to balloon

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Getting in Tune With the Spirit is Like Learning to Balloon A group can’t learn ballooning By listening to a lecture on hot air. They need to be untethered And go careening in the clouds, Controlled by the currents of … Continue reading →

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Is it time for an octastich — a new beginning in how Christ-followers meet?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

An Octastich Based On 1 Corinthians 14:26   When the body of Christ comes together Each person has a special part to play, As we allow the presence of the living, Resurrected Jesus to lead the way. Some people have … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

Audience-style church keeps people passive and contained. –Testimony-style church (ekklesia) allows people to flow in the Spirit according to 1 Corinthians 14:26. (Check out this article about testimony church in Priority! magazine, the magazine of The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory: The Berry … Continue reading →

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Beyond Audience-Style Religion

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Go beyond audience-style religion And enter the inspiring reality of Ordinary people sharing from the heart As prompted by the Holy Spirit. It’s amazing how God continually confirms the open sharing and participation format at Berry Street! Last Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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The Salvation Army: the Charity, the Church, Christmas, and the Controversies

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

In this blog, Jakob describes his experiences attending Hart Street Worship at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, which is a campus fellowship led by The Salvation Army Berry Street, a non-traditional Salvation Army corps (church). Jacob Esau Jakob Esaw [Author’s … Continue reading →

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Smile! I bet you feel better already!

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Steve Simms
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Reality Church

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Steve Simms

Reality Church.

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Make The Choice To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you’re inner life is filled with peace and happiness, then your outer life’s not such a big deal.  No matter what your outer life looks like, if your inner life is a mess, your a mess! If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Leaf Blower Church

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

Leaf Blower Church Here’s my view of a church meeting: We are all leaves who want to line up in nice, neat rows, And appoint a Pastor Leaf to preach to us. However, God wants to blow on each of … Continue reading →

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What If Church Tore Up The Sunday Program And Just Followed The Living Jesus Christ?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

When Christ is present, church needs no program.  Jesus said: “Follow Me,” (not: “Follow a program,”). He also said: “I am the way,” (not: “A program is the way,”). And His mother said: “Whatever He says to you, do it,” (not: … Continue reading →

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