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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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My #9 Greatest American — William Monroe Trotter

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Steve Simms

“There can be no freedom without equality.” —William Monroe Trotter Standing almost alone during the Jim Crow days of forced segregation, open racism, and public lynchings of the early 20th Century, William Monroe Trotter boldly spoke out for equal rights. … Continue reading →

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Where Did Sojourner Truth Get Her Name?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

One of the greatest Americans was a woman named Sojourner Truth. She escaped from slavery in New York in the early 1800s and began to preach across the land. She was a powerful and passionate speaker and was frequently invited … Continue reading →

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I’m Livin’ My Dream In Nashville

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am seeing a dream come true right here in Nashville. It is so exciting. For 40 years, I’ve dreamed that a church meeting could operate without the programming, control, and/or direction of a human leader. I’ve searched the country … Continue reading →

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Why A White Guy Digs Into Black History

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

Every month is Black History Month to me. I dig into all the Black History I can find. When I tell people that I am into reading and studying Black History they usually look at me with a puzzled look … 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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God Reactions — How People Respond To The Concept Of God

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Human beings, almost universally, have an inner yearning for more than our physical existence — a cry for meaning, purpose, and/or life beyond the grave. Through out the recorded history of mankind this yearning has given rise to the idea … Continue reading →

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

My #9 Greatest American — William Monroe Trotter

Where Did Sojourner Truth Get Her Name?

Why A White Guy Digs Into Black History

Religion Without Conversion Is Accepting Without Questioning

God Reactions — How People Respond To The Concept Of God

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