Tag Archives: conversion

The measure of a miracle

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

How you seeMay not beThe way things are.Optical illusionsLead toIncorrect conclusions. The idea of miracles is controversial. Some people say that miracles can’t happen–that there’s nothing outside of nature that can act on nature–nothing supernatural. They insist that everything has … Continue reading →

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Ugh * Aha * I see * O me * Sorry * U-turn * . . .

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this process parading pensively through my ponderings. * Ugh! . . . Disgusted with self & circumstances & hungry for help. * Aha! . . . A shinning moment when light comes in. * … Continue reading →

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4 Guides 2 Jesus (And 4 Real-Life Examples Of How They Work)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Guides 2 Jesus . . . –God has given us several guides to lead us to the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not to put our primary focus on these guides, but to let them lead us to … Continue reading →

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From Hinduism to Jesus Christ

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Steve Simms

I recently helped Tapan Saha write his testimony about finding Christ.  Tap is a soldier (member) of The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center in Nashville.  Here’s his story: I was born to a Hindu family in East Pakistan.  I … Continue reading →

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Conversion/Salvation/Being Born Again Or Blind Belief?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Steve Simms

In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and/or upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or … Continue reading →

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Religion Without Conversion Is Accepting Without Questioning

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and upbringing.  However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or validity.  Religion … Continue reading →

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