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“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

A famous quotation by William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, boldly repeats the words “I’ll fight!” His wife, Catherine Booth, preached Aggressive Christianity. They challenged their followers to be spiritual soldiers, not passive spectators. But how do you fight … Continue reading →

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Giving Tuesday — A Great Idea

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

In the midst of the shopping celebrations (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday) we now have a day for giving back — Giving Tuesday. American charities and non-profits have come together to create the first Giving Tuesday, tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther Posted 95 Shocking Statements About Church — Here Are My 95 . . .

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Steve Simms

In 1517, Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper, listing 95 revolutionary statements, to the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg, Germany. This act marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation of the church. Inspired by Martin Luther’s courageous act, … Continue reading →

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Proof Found For The Existence Of God

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

Here are some ways that God actively intervenes in my life and daily gives me proof of His reality: * He frequently wakes me up around 5:30 am with a new blog post running through my mind even though I … Continue reading →

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7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

I don’t know who started naming the days around Thanksgiving Day. However, this new tradition doesn’t seem complete. Friday, Saturday, and Monday have names, but Sunday has been left out. Also, it seems to me like a week’s worth of … Continue reading →

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A Name For The Sunday After Thanksgiving (And Words In The Night)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Steve Simms

Someone is naming all the days after the day set aside to give thanks to God. Let’s see, there’s Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But what about the Sunday after Thanksgiving Day? I have a name … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Without Giving Thanks Is Just A Fine Time To Dine On Turkey

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Steve Simms

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. However, Thanksgiving Day without actually giving thanks is just a fine time to dine on turkey. So, how do you give thanks? What is necessary for thanksgiving? 3 things. 1) Something to give thanks for. … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Martin Luther Posted 95 Shocking Statements About Church — Here Are My 95 . . .

7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

A Name For The Sunday After Thanksgiving (And Words In The Night)

Thanksgiving Without Giving Thanks Is Just A Fine Time To Dine On Turkey

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