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Does Hierarchy Hinder God? — How To “Prepare The Way For The Lord”

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

John the Baptist came to “prepare the way for the Lord” in his generation. I, too, would like to prepare the way for the Lord. I want to prepare the way for God to work powerfully in my life. And … Continue reading →

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WDJSM? What Did Jesus Say Most?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

What did Jesus say most (WDJSM)? The phrase most frequently used by Jesus in the Bible seems to be: “He who has ears, let him hear.” Jesus is quoted as saying those words 7 times in the Gospels (8 if … Continue reading →

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Quotes From Spiritual Athletes Between The 4th & 7th Centuries

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here are some quotations written between the Fourth and Seventh Centuries by some powerful spiritual athletes. They are from an amazing collection of writings — The Philokalia — Volume One. Enjoy the quotes: “When a man has an exact knowledge … Continue reading →

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William Wilberforce — The Power Of A Bold Believer

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

William Wilberforce (born in 1759) was a member of the British Parliament who stood up and spoke up courageously against the international slave trade and against slavery in the British Empire. His efforts and those of others ended slavery in … Continue reading →

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Actor, former Senator, Fred Thompson’s Response To My Book

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

I ran into former Senator Fred Thompson in the airport in Washington, DC once. I handed him a copy of my book: Your Sperm Won–Experiencing Your Value As A Championship Human Being. I said: “Senator Thompson, I’d like to give … Continue reading →

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I Stumbled Upon Wendell Berry Quotations

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

As I was googling Berry Street to see what is on the net about The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center in Nashville, I stumbled upon Wendell Berry quotes. I like what he says! “Every day ain’t going to be the … Continue reading →

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Quotes About How War Is Failure

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here are some quotations about how resorting to the violence of war is failure. Personally, I believer war to be humanity’s greatest failure. So why is war applauded and lauded, glorified and honored by our culture? Is failure something that we should encourage? Shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Humanity’s Biggest Failure

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

What is humanity’s greatest failure? It is a failure of understanding, a failure of love, a failure of respect. It is a failing of compassion, a failing of negotiation, a failing of faith. It is trusting in human power rather … Continue reading →

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Norman Vincent Peale at 93

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

Several years ago, Norman Vincent Peale, author of the book, The Power Of Positive Thinking, was scheduled to speak for an association convention in Nashville. He was 93 years old at the time. I knew someone who worked for that … Continue reading →

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Positive Reading Is Super Inspiration

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

Faster than a speeding worry; more powerful than an evil motive; able to leap tall obstacles in a single bound . . . Look in an uplifting book! Positive reading is super inspiration! Some books contain ideas that connect, not … Continue reading →

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Does Hierarchy Hinder God? — How To “Prepare The Way For The Lord”

WDJSM? What Did Jesus Say Most?

Quotes From Spiritual Athletes Between The 4th & 7th Centuries

Actor, former Senator, Fred Thompson’s Response To My Book

Quotes About How War Is Failure

Norman Vincent Peale at 93

Positive Reading Is Super Inspiration

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