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National Magazine Article About A Non-Traditional Church In Nashville

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

From: Priority Magazine of The Salvation Army What God Is Doing in … Nashville The Berry Street ‘Testimony Church’ by Robert Mitchell The year was 1970 and the Jesus Movement was at its height. Steve Simms, a freshman … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons I’m Convinced That Jesus Christ Is Alive And Present In Our World

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am convinced that Jesus Christ literally came back to life (what is called the resurrection) and walked out of His tomb. I haven’t always believed that. In high school I realized that I had no personal evidence to support a … Continue reading →

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A Haircut From Oprah’s Dad . . .

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Steve Simms

“Get a haircut from Vernon Winfrey,” for weeks that thought kept going through my head–and it frightened me. I am a white guy and I had never had a haircut in a black barber shop. Mr. Winfrey is Oprah Winfrey’s … Continue reading →

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What They Are Saying About Berry Street

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

“The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a wonderful place where the Love of God is very evident! and the Spirit of God too! You will not leave without knowing that!” –Felicia Knox “Every time Shane, Seth and I … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Fasting

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

Fasting is going without food in order to focus on seeking God through prayer. Spiritual power is released through fasting. Jesus said that some deliverance only comes “by prayer and fasting.” Fasting is the active and intentional denial of our body’s desire for food. … 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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