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A Night With The Homeless

By Artist, on March 19th, 2012%

Empathy is defined as the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts or attitudes of another. When it comes to the homeless in our communities, many of us try to empathize with them. We try to imagine what they’re feeling. We consider what it must feel like to experience their lives. . . . → Read More: A Night With The Homeless

UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS!!!

By Artist, on November 7th, 2011%

Thank you to our amazing friends, fans and supporters who helped us launch the new Inspirational CD project, UNSTOPPABLE. This collaboration project is influencing many lives as it helps fund the efforts of The Passport Connection in servicing the needs of emancipating foster youth and victims of domestic violence. All of the proceeds from . . . → Read More: UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS!!!

IT’S A “WACKY WEDNESDAY” TICKET SALE!!

By Artist, on October 11th, 2011%

If you’ve been waiting for the “Right Time” to get your UNSTOPPABLE CD Release Concert ticket, then wait no longer because tomorrow (Wednesday October 12th) is that time!

For one day and ONE DAY ONLY we are offering a HUGE 20% OFF the normal ticket rate when you get your ticket here on the . . . → Read More: IT’S A “WACKY WEDNESDAY” TICKET SALE!!

UNSTOPPABLE CD RELEASE CONCERT

By Artist, on September 27th, 2011%

Meet me on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 7:00PM at The Murray Center in Norfolk, VA as we celebrate the release of my new music CD, “UNSTOPPABLE.”

Join me and my friends Keli Nicole, Beth Champion Mason, Kezia The Poet, Jon Bibbs, Karen Poole, and Alex Holt & Free Worship for a night of . . . → Read More: UNSTOPPABLE CD RELEASE CONCERT

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – The Eulogy

By Artist, on July 29th, 2011%

This morning, we have gathered in this place to remember and to say farewell to our brother, father, son and friend, Christopher Mims Simmons, Jr. It is my distinguished honor to stand before you and share a few words to inspire and encourage this family and to highlight a few memories from the incredible . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – The Eulogy

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 21

By Artist, on July 22nd, 2011%

The End of The Beginning…

After last Sunday’s service, my Pastor, my wife, my friend and I went to visit with Joe. I had gotten a call early that morning stating that the doctor had informed Joe’s family that he didn’t expect Joe to survive for more than another 24 hours. Our church . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 21

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 20

By Artist, on July 8th, 2011%

This past Friday I received one of the worst phone calls I could ever receive. Joe’s brother called to tell me that Joe’s doctor wants the family to come to the hospital for a meeting so that they can decide on Joe’s final care in the hospital. You see, since my last post, Joe’s . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 20

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 19

By Artist, on July 1st, 2011%

The following Saturday I got a call from Joe’s brother informing me that Joe had been admitted to the hospital. When I got there to see him it scared me. He looked like he was facing death. The doctors found that his liver, kidneys and pancreas had stopped functioning and his heart was starting . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 19

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 18

By Artist, on June 24th, 2011%

Finally that Sunday came when Joe walked up to me after church with a big smile on his face. He said, “Mike, I got good news. We finally got it.” He pulled out an envelope and showed me a document stating that he was qualified for Disability Assistance and Medicaid. He was so happy! . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 18

IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 17

By Artist, on June 17th, 2011%

We kept fighting. As the weeks passed I noticed that Joe was coming to church every Sunday. As we talked, I found that he gave up alcohol completely – just went cold turkey. God set him free. A few weeks later, Joe told me that he gave up cigarettes. A few weeks later, Joe . . . → Read More: IT’S A LONG WALK FROM THE STREET – a journey with a guy named “Joe” – part 17