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What Is The Most Innocent Form Of Human Life? The Child Developing In Her/His Mother’s Womb

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Steve Simms
Posted in abortion, birth control, brainwashed, brokenness, fetus, good question, heart-felt love, holy, hope, human body, human conception, human life, human rights, humility, joy, life, miracles, morality, morals, mother's womb, nonviolence, origin of life, pro life, self-esteem, sperm, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Have some Possibila Tea. Sip a cuppa hope. Get a sense of purpose. Savor some faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Steve Simms
Posted in Christ, Christian, Christianity, hope, ideal, idealism, insight, inward change, Jesus, Jesus Christ, lifestyles, motivation, peace, religion, self-esteem, self-help, self-image, thoughts, Uncategorized, values, words, words on fire | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Sermon Or Burning Words?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

When people hear a sermon they often go up to the preacher and say:  “Good message,” or “Good sermon.”  However when the early disciples heard the word, they said:  “Didn’t his words burn in our hearts!” When Peter preached on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, burning heart, Christian, Christian community, Christian history, Christianity, conviction of sin, early church, East Nashville, gifts of the Spirit, good sermon, inward change, language, Music City, mysticism, Nashville, organic church, preaching, religion, sermon, sermons, spiritual formation, teaching, Uncategorized, Western religion, words, words on fire | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

You Will Answer To God

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Steve Simms

Why is it such a popular thing to ignore and/or deny God nowadays?  Is it because of advancements in science?  Hardly.  Science cannot prove or disprove God. In a world gone awry with whims and cravings; self-interest and surrender to … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, Atheists, Christianity, clear conscience, compromise, conviction of sin, cravings, deny God, evidence for God, free will, genetic tendencies, God, guilt, juddgment, judgments, justice, materialism, morality, morals, natural laws, nature, non-traditional church, popular culture, presence of God, proof of God, Quotations, quote, Quotes, recovery, religion, repent, repentance, science, self-esteem, self-image, Shawn Boonstra, Uncategorized, values, wake-up call, Western religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Powerful Pills Not Advertised On TV

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

Many American television commercials slowly parade feel-good images promoted by America’s pharmaceutical pill pushers.  Meanwhile an announcer races through their side effects. However, there is one type of extremely effective pills with no side effects.  And you won’t see them advertised … Continue reading →

Posted in addictions, advertising, alternative lifestyle, American media, Americans, Bible, Christianity, commercials, drug commercials, drugs, evidence for God, eyewitness, habit, hope, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, New Testament, non-material reality, pharmaceutical, religion, salvation, Scriptures, selling, the Gospel, Uncategorized, values, wake-up call, Western religion, witness, words, words on fire | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Relational Church — What A Great & Powerful Idea — Experience It For Yourself

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

Relational church is powerful and life changing.  It shows people that the love of God isn’t just a religious idea, but a present, almost tangible, reality. When God’s love is demonstrably present and visible in a gathering, people’s lives are … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, Christian, Christian community, Christianity, church, church roles, East Nashville, glory, hearts unfold like flowers, Holy Spirit, house church, I Corinthians 14:26, inward change, kingdom of God, Music City, non-traditional church, normal Christianity, order of worship, organic church, participatory church, relational church, simple church, spiritual growth, support group, The Salvation Army, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Hereeeeeeee’s Jesus!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Steve Simms

Would you like to see God’s glory in your life and in your church?  The key is not a conference or a curriculum, not a program or a performance, not marketing or methods, not a better strategy or harder work.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, Christ, Christ-centered, Christian, Christianity, church, East Nashville, Ed McMahon, glory, house church, I Corinthians 14:26, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Movement, Johnny Carson, miracles, Music City, non-traditional church, normal Christianity, organic church, presence of Christ, religion, simple church, spiritual growth, supernatural, The Salvation Army, The Tonight Show, the way we do church, Uncategorized, What is church?, What would Jesus do?, When you come together | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Questions A Reporter Could Ask Mitt Romney About Mormonism

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

Recently on ABC News, Mitt Romney told Diane Sawyer that he would be glad to answer questions about his Mormon faith.  Here are some questions about Mormonism that Dianne (or other reporters) could ask him: * Did your God make … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC News, American media, celestial wives, Christ, church, Creator, denominations, Diane Sawyer, having a form of godliness, interview ideas, interview questions, Mitt Romeny, Mormon faith, Mormon Temple, Mormormism, political issue, politics, politics and religion, Presidential politics, questions, race for President, religion, religious ceremonies, Romney's religion, saints, secret activities, spiritual combat, spiritual warfare, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, tradition, Uncategorized, values, virgin Mary, Western religion | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Materialistic Evolutionists Are Missing Out On Mighty Self-Improvement Methods

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Steve Simms

Materialistic evolutionists are missing out on some of the most effective self-improvement methods in existence.  Why?  Because they have chosen to categorically eliminate the entire area of spirituality from their life and from their consideration. Materialistic evolutionists are people who … Continue reading →

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Just How Real Is Jesus?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Steve Simms

Before the manifestation of matter, when there were no waves or particles; no electrons, protons, or neutrons; no light or sound; no nature or natural laws; Jesus was.  Before the stars were scattered across the expanse of space, Jesus was. … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative lifestyle, ancient history, Bible, big bang, Christ, Christ-centered, Christian, Christian history, Christianity, creation, creationism, Creator, dancing with God, dead man walking, death-defeating, disciples, entangled particles, evidence for God, gift of God, glory, God, hearing God, hearing Jesus, His story, history, history of the universe, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Movement, kingdom of God, life, materialism, mystery, mysticism, natural laws, Oh my God, omnipresent, origin of life, presence of Christ, presence of God, Reason For The Season, religion, resurrection, revelation, Son-shine, spooky action, supernatural, Uncategorized, Why be a Christian? | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments