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Blind Belief? Or Spiritual Conversion

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Steve Simms

In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or … Continue reading →

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Christopher Columbus The Salesman

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

Most of us think of Christopher Columbus as a great discoverer, but he was also a master salesperson. Before he could sail, he had to sell. Before he could begin his voyage of discovery that changed the world, he had … Continue reading →

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Conversion/Salvation/Being Born Again Or Blind Belief?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Steve Simms

In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and/or upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or … Continue reading →

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Wanna Play Quakers And Indians?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Would you like to play Quakers and Indians (or to be more politically correct–Friends and Native Americans)? It is a different take on the childhood game of cowboys and Indians. Since Friends practice non-violence, Quakers and Indians requires no pistols, … Continue reading →

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Religion Without Conversion Is Accepting Without Questioning

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

Posted in God, history, lifestyles, religion | Tagged 18th Century, adhering, American Colonies, Arab countries, belief, change, childhood risk life, Christ, conversion, convert, deceptions believer, direct, Dwight L. Moody, encountered heart strangely warmed, England, examine, faith, fire, God, Holy Spirit, human, illumination, Indians, infect, infection, invaded, Jesus, John wesley, Joseph Alleine, law against conversion, life, living, members, mighty, mind, multitudes, passionate, Paul of Tarsus, person, preaching, relationship, religion truth, rituals, rote, soul, spiritual awakening, success, teachings, Theodore Ledyard Cuyler, thoughts, transformation, upbringing, witnessing | 10 Comments

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