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Bud’s Boldly Chasing Manning, But As For Me . . .

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Steve Simms

Observing the media circus of Bud Adams & the Tennessee Titans in hot pursuit of Peyton Manning makes me wonder . . . What would it be like if a group of people in Nashville began to publicly pursue Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Tim Tebow Denver/Pittsburg 3:16 Stats, Berry Street, & God

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

What do you do when you encounter incredible statistical improbabilities (wow, that’s 3 words with 14 syllables)? 1) Write them off as coincidence? Or 2) Seriously ponder the mystery and awe behind them? For example, have you read or heard … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Tim Tebow Quote

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

As an NFL quarterback with the Denver Broncos, a first round NFL draft choice, a Heisman Trophy winner, and a former University of Florida quarterback, Tim Tebow has been interviewed many times. What is the most important thing that he … Continue reading →

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“Tebowing” Is Now An Official Word — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

Tebowing — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, has had a remarkable season in 2011, leading his team to the NFL Playoffs by spearheading several amazing comebacks. Tim, a sincere follower of Jesus … Continue reading →

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American Movies & TV, Get Real! (You Are Out Of Touch With The Real World!)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

Most American media, although it loves to throw around the phrase reality TV, is almost completely out of touch with the real world. In real world America, most people pray. So when was the last time a popular TV network or movie showed even one person praying? In … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Chris Johnson & The Tennessee Titans’ Running Game

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Steve Simms

Nashville’s Tennessee Titans’ running game has something to teach the church. After a holdout that caused Chris Johnson, the best running back in the National Football League the past three years, to miss all of training camp, the Titans signed him to a $50+ … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From The NFL

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

The NFL generates tremendous excitement and enthusiasm in America, while the church is mostly ignored. The NFL fills stadiums, while a great many churches have almost empty buildings. The NFL even gets people excited about their draft when they pick … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Or Super Goal?

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Super Bowl is big. Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving Day. Munch, munch. Most years the Super Bowl is the number one watched show on television. Even Super Bowl commercials are big, being the most costly … Continue reading →

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Bud’s Boldly Chasing Manning, But As For Me . . .

The Most Important Tim Tebow Quote

American Movies & TV, Get Real! (You Are Out Of Touch With The Real World!)

What The Church Can Learn From Chris Johnson & The Tennessee Titans’ Running Game

What The Church Can Learn From The NFL

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