Tag Archives: Christianity

I want to be a Gecho — God’s echo — reflecting the sound of His voice to everyone I meet.

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Steve Simms
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How can we see the invisible Christ? (The answer is blowing in the wind.)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

The invisible working of the living God in human hearts becomes clearly visible when ordinary people are permitted in a church meeting, to show and tell what God has done. It’s an amazing thing to see! (This experience should definitely … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Life’s Real Thrill!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

Life’s real thrill is learning to daily follow and obey The Real Deal — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” –The book of Hebrews. –Do you do what your thoughts tell you to do? Do you … Continue reading →

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Better than a sermon?

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s more effective than a sermon? Should a pastor be a sage on a stage or a guide along side? (See 1 Corinthians 14:26.) 100 sermons? We believe that instead of having people sit through 100 sermons, it’s much more … Continue reading →

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Let’s all preach a sermon together! (When church is organized by the Spirit!)

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Ever feel like you need more than a sermon? Experience God’s spiritual lightening bolts and “aha moments” in an enlightening church meeting based on open sharing and testimonies at The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville 37207 on … Continue reading →

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Jesus is like a helicopter hovering in my heart and hoisting me to heavenly heights!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Steve Simms
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Believe–Christ is like a fighter jet!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Christ is like a helium balloon in my heart — always lifting me up! Christ is like a fighter jet, soaring through my heart and shooting down enemy thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. Christ is like a rocket lifting me … Continue reading →

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Je suis un Salutiste! (I am a Salvationist!)

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

Je suis un Salutiste! (I am a Salvationist!) A terrorist wants to fill people with fear, anxiety, and intimidation. A Salvationist wants to set people free from fear, anxiety, and intimidation. (Salvationist — 1) a person who preaches salvation, deliverance … Continue reading →

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Je suis en Christ!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

In a world where the words “Thou shall not kill,” are no longer in our vocabulary — Je suis en Christ! In a world full of mean words and violent actions — Je suis en Christ! In a world full … Continue reading →

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Church — Educational or Mystical?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Historically church has been seen as educational –communicating concepts about God (especially since the Protestant Reformation). –Biblically church is seen as a mystical portal — presenting the actual presence of the living Christ. (“Where two or three gather in my … Continue reading →

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