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Original Red-Hot Thoughts
Red-hot thoughts frequently run through my mind. So I post them on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/steve.simms2 and on this blog. I think they are from God. Hope you enjoy these so much that you read dozens of my blog posts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christianity, church meetings, facebook, faith, God's fire, human heart, presence of Christ, Protestant Reformation, quotations, quotes, spiritual fire
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Can A Church Meeting Be Full Of Awe?
In the Bible, early church meetings are described with these words: “everyone was filled with awe.” Awe is an overwhelming feeling of amazement, wonder, and respect. When was the last time you felt awe in a church service? So how … Continue reading
Posted in awe, awe inspiring, awesome, Christ's presence, flow, flow of the Spirit, flowing of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 18:20, Music City, Nashville, Nashville adventure, Nashville charity, Nashville church, Nashville tourist attractions, open church, open forum, open mic, open sharing, order of worship, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Tennessee, there am I in the midst of them, where two or three in My name
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Thoughts & Quotes — Church Outside The Box
An open mic in church opens hearts, and allows the Holy Spirit to speak through anyone present. If the outcome hasn’t been planned ahead of time, church has all the anticipation and excitement of a championship sporting event! When we … Continue reading
Posted in Brian Anderson, Christianity, church format, church leadership, church roles, church services, church structure, creativity, hearing God, hearing Jesus, hearing the Holy Spirit, innovation, innovators, Myles Horton, mystery, mysticism, Spirit's flow, Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, Spirit-prompted, spiritual church, spiritual fire, spiritual flow, spiritual gifts, spiritual interaction, spiritual life, spiritual movement, spiritual power, voice of God
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A Key To Spiritual Awakening . . .
A key to a Christian spiritual awakening (revival) in the 21st Century: No lording over others. Christian leaders are servants, not bosses. Their job is to help release the living Word of God in and through other believers, and not … Continue reading
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Spiritual Gusher Or Spiritual Stopper
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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