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Some Americans Suffered An Atrosity

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

I once stood in a small cemetery where a little known group of American hostages are buried. There are no tombstones, only a flat rock placed on each grave—no names to identify these Americans who suffered tremendous indignities and deprivations as … Continue reading →

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Leader Of A World Wide Revival, William J. Seymour — My 3rd Greatest American

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

William J. Seymour is my third greatest American of all time. He was born in 1870 in Centerville, Louisiana to former slaves. He grew up in the midst of poverty and racism and had little education — although he did … Continue reading →

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Leader Of A World Wide Revival, William J. Seymour — My 3rd Greatest American

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