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Organic Church = God On The Loose

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Steve Simms

There are sometimes awkward moments in unprogrammed, participatory church (also known as organic church or simple church). People sometimes say things and/or do things that are outside of my comfort zone. On a recent Sunday morning at The Salvation Army Berry Street … Continue reading →

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Joel’s Jolts — Powerful Words From An Old Testament Prophet

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Joel is an Old Testament prophet whose words will give you a jolt. Are you ready for a jumping Joel jolt? Here are some quotes from Joel: “The word of the Lord that came to Joel, son of Pethuel.” “Hear … Continue reading →

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Some Ways To Experience Mysticism

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Steve Simms

A mystic is someone who experiences communication from and/or conscious awareness of God. Everyone has the potential for mysticism. In fact, God communicates with most people everyday. However, most of us discount or drown out His voice. We think it … Continue reading →

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Freedom Riders And Church Diversity

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

I watched a two-hour documentary on PBS about the Freedom Riders, a group of young people (mostly college students) both black and white (committed to non-violence), who rode public busses together into the Deep South (in 1961) to challenge state segregation laws that … Continue reading →

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“Southern Spirit” Article About A Unique Church In Nashville

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

Atmosphere of acceptance May 6th, 2011 Berry Street Worship Center is all about openness, love Upon entering the Berry Street Worship Center near downtown Nashville, Tenn., visitors are greeted by soldier Steven Morton; their kids are taken next door by … Continue reading →

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My Chinese Hero — Watchman Nee

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

I found a book when I was about 20, by Watchman Nee from China. I couldn’t put it down. It was as if he was writing just to me, setting my heart on fire. The book was called: The Normal … Continue reading →

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Wanna Play Quakers And Indians?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Would you like to play Quakers and Indians (or to be more politically correct–Friends and Native Americans)? It is a different take on the childhood game of cowboys and Indians. Since Friends practice non-violence, Quakers and Indians requires no pistols, … 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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