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Write To Free Speech / Write To Life

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

I love to exercise the right to write. For me, the process of writing is freeing and life producing. I write to set words and thoughts (my speech) free from self and to allow them to soar in the Spirit. Far too … Continue reading →

Posted in anthologies, clasics, essays, freedom of speech, great books, How to be creative, How to blog, How to write better, Philokalia, releasing creativity, right to life, stream of consciousness, writing advice | Tagged blogging, books, creative writing, creativity, literature, right brain, rights, writing | Leave a comment

Got the guts to read the world’s most banned book?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

Banned Books Week Challenge Celebrate Banned Books Week by having the guts to read the most banned and burned book in history — the Bible. It’s still on fire in the 21st Century burning with the power of God and … Continue reading →

Posted in banned books, Bible reading, Bible reading plan, Bible study, censored books, courage, hot reads, New Testament, open mind, religion | Tagged Banned Books Week, Bible, book burning, books, censorship, challenge, reading | Leave a comment

Man Up! (Participatory/Organic Church Reaches Men!)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

“The typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that’s 61% female, 39% male. This gender gap shows up in all age categories.” –Churchformen.com. Why does church in the U.S. not reach more men? “Men are hard-wired for risk taking—particularly young … Continue reading →

Posted in attracting men, BNA, churchformen, David Murrow, fresh expressions, marketing to men, men in chuch, men in church, messy church, Music City, Nashville, Nashville adventure, Nashville charity, Nashville church, organic church, participation, participatory church, quotation, Quotations, quote, reaching men, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, simple church | Tagged books, Christianity, church, quotes, Why Men Hate Going To Church | 3 Comments

Salvation Army Calls For A Tsunami Of The Spirit

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army USA’s Crest Books has just published a new book, Tsunami of the Spirit Come Roll Over Me. It is an urgent call from various Salvation Army leaders from around the world for a radical, earth-shaking, overwhelming move of … Continue reading →

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Alternative Names For Organic Church

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Steve Simms

In the last few years, many books have been written about organic church by people like Neil Cole, Milt Rodriguez, Tony and Felicity Dale, Frank Viola, Wolfgang Simpson, Jon Zens, and many others. I have read many of the books. … Continue reading →

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Passion For The Christ — Spiritual Fire & Desire

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

Human history is sprinkled with lights — men, women, and children whose hearts were ablaze with passion for the Christ. Many are called “saints” and are remembered in our day. Untold millions of others, however, were unheralded in their day … Continue reading →

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How To Regularly Experience The Inner Flow Of The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Jesus promised His followers an inner flow of the Holy Spirit. He said: “Out of your inner most being shall flow rivers of living water.” This is not just theology, theory, or doctrine, but an actual, ongoing experience. Believers have amazing spiritual … Continue reading →

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Actor, former Senator, Fred Thompson’s Response To My Book

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

I ran into former Senator Fred Thompson in the airport in Washington, DC once. I handed him a copy of my book: Your Sperm Won–Experiencing Your Value As A Championship Human Being. I said: “Senator Thompson, I’d like to give … Continue reading →

Posted in American Literature, biography, books, change, drugs, Fred Thompson, history, life, lifestyles, meaning, mind, recovery, self-esteem, self-help, self-image, speech making, thinking, thoughts | Tagged actors, books, Fred Thompson, quotes, Senator | Leave a comment

Playing The Keyboard In Your Mind

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

Life is like a piano. A concert pianist comes into the great hall of life and plays Bach, Brahams, and Rachmanioff and there is tumultuous applause and a standing ovation. After the concert one of the members of the clean-up … Continue reading →

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The Best (Non-Biblical) Quotation In The World

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

I love and collect quotations. I have more than 20,000 quotations from hundreds of books that I have read. So when I am asked what is my favorite quotation, I have never known what to say. All 20,000+ have been … Continue reading →

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Write To Free Speech / Write To Life

Got the guts to read the world’s most banned book?

Man Up! (Participatory/Organic Church Reaches Men!)

Salvation Army Calls For A Tsunami Of The Spirit

Alternative Names For Organic Church

Passion For The Christ — Spiritual Fire & Desire

Actor, former Senator, Fred Thompson’s Response To My Book

Playing The Keyboard In Your Mind

The Best (Non-Biblical) Quotation In The World

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