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The Misunderstanding of Christianity (Part 1: The Jesus Revolution From Southern Style to Southern Cal Style)

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

My roommate, Jimmy Hoppers, and I showed up at a small Southern college in the fall of 1969 — the University of Tennessee Martin (UTM) in rural West Tennessee. Little did we know that it would drastically change our lives … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Revolution Southern Style

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus said: “Go and make disciples.” Instead of asking Christians, “Where do you go to church?” ask them, “Where are you making disciples?” The way to grow disciples is for Christians to show and demonstrate the presence, power, and love … Continue reading →

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Jesus institution or Jesus revolution?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christianity began as a Jesus-led movement, a spontaneous revolution of people being led by the acts of Jesus and His life-giving revelation — “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Over the years it shifted from being a Jesus revolution … Continue reading →

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