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God’s Book Never Ends — Finding True Unity

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Misunderstanding of Christianity (Part 6: Finding Unity Across Denominational and Racial Lines) Ernie, our early elementary-school-aged daughter, and I were sitting in a guest room, alone in an African American Pentecostal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on a Saturday night. … Continue reading →

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Why is Sunday Morning Still The Most Segregated Hour?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

Sunday morning is still the most racially and ethnically segregated hour in the world. Why is that? I see two reasons. One is the Christian history of pride, self-righteousness, and love of power. The earliest Christians were full of joy. … Continue reading →

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