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Creatively Changing Christmas Songs To Celebrate Christ More

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Steve Simms

Have you ever noticed that a great many Christmas songs have little or nothing to do with Jesus Christ. Since Christmas is when we celebrate His birthday, I thought it might be good to tweak some Christmas songs and Christmas … Continue reading →

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Grace — God’s Righteous Attributes Continually Expressed

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

To “say grace” means to pray over a meal. “Grace” is sometimes a woman’s name. “Amazing Grace” may be the most popular hymn of all time. A popular acrostic says: “Grace — God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense.” But what does … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten American Folk Song’s Powerful Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

I live in Nashville, Music City; however, we don’t hear songs like this old American folk song in Nashville or on MTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlxoRAAHVU Our culture has changed and the message of this song is no longer heard (or even tolerated). … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Believing These Things?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

What is wrong with believing that the Universe has a Creator–an intelligent designer–that it didn’t just happen as a result of time, chance, and “natural processes”? Why is the idea of a personal Creator considered “unscientific,” “religious,” “out dated,” or … 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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Can A Church Be Full Of The Glory Of God?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

A popular worship song says: “The splendor of the King; clothed in majesty . . .” It is great to sing about God’s splendor, but how do we bring it forth? There is a simple, but powerful answer to this … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, King James Version

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

In 1611, the Bible was translated into the king’s speech (the king’s English). The King James Version was first published on May 5, 1611. It is a masterpiece of English literature and the best selling book in history. In the … Continue reading →

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Joel’s Jolts — Powerful Words From An Old Testament Prophet

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Joel is an Old Testament prophet whose words will give you a jolt. Are you ready for a jumping Joel jolt? Here are some quotes from Joel: “The word of the Lord that came to Joel, son of Pethuel.” “Hear … Continue reading →

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God’s Watergate — Rivers Of Living Water

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

God’s watergate has nothing to do with the scandal that brought down President Nixon. God’s watergate is in the human heart and when opened allows the living water of the Holy Spirit to flow from deep inside a person. Jesus said: … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: holy

Creatively Changing Christmas Songs To Celebrate Christ More

Grace — God’s Righteous Attributes Continually Expressed

A Forgotten American Folk Song’s Powerful Message

What’s Wrong With Believing These Things?

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

Can A Church Be Full Of The Glory Of God?

Happy Birthday, King James Version

Joel’s Jolts — Powerful Words From An Old Testament Prophet

God’s Watergate — Rivers Of Living Water

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