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Happy TGTD To You! (Tell God Thanks Day)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

Happy TGTD! (Tell God Thanks Day) I wish you and your family a peaceful, grateful day today. May you be overcome with joy as you realize God’s blessings on your life and thank Him for all He has done for … Continue reading →

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Christianity — Costly Calling? Or Creed, Chain-Of-Command, Culture, Corporation?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Some people nowadays are asking, What is Christianity? What is church? Good questions! If you seriously read the Book of Acts, the Biblical record of the early church’s experience and impact, it is obvious that our present day presentations of … Continue reading →

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Church — Lab or Lecture? Intellect or Votech? Academic or Epidemic?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

Should church be academic or epidemic? Should it be based on the transfer of religious knowledge or on an ongoing contagion of spiritual life spreading like raging fire? Here is a quotation from Paul of Tarsus, the church planter who established … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit Quenchers — How We Stop God From Working

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

One of the most ignored commands in the New Testament consists of 4 simple words: “Quench not the Spirit.” When we read the New Testament book of Acts, we see the amazing power and vitality of the unquenched Holy Spirit — … Continue reading →

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Happy TGTD To You! (Tell God Thanks Day)

Christianity — Costly Calling? Or Creed, Chain-Of-Command, Culture, Corporation?

Church — Lab or Lecture? Intellect or Votech? Academic or Epidemic?

Holy Spirit Quenchers — How We Stop God From Working

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