Category Archives: American patriotism

Do You Really Want God to Bless You and Your Country?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you hang around Christians, you might hear the word “blessed.” They will sometimes say things like “I’m blessed and highly favored,” and “I’m too blessed to be stressed,” and “God bless you.” On the fourth of July in the … Continue reading →

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Think About True Greatness on America’s 250th Birthday

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Happy 4th of July. Read this if you truly want a great America. The way to release greatness in America isn’t the way we are being told. The Bible’s way to heal a country and raise it to greatness is … Continue reading →

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“The Light and the Glory”

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

I believe that the book, The Light and the Glory by Peter J. Marshall and David Manuel (published in 1977), is overrated from a spiritual point of view because it promotes the idea that the USA is a special nation … Continue reading →

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Statues & Knees (a paradox)

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

A poem about statues and knees: With statues we honor Men who took up arms In violent rebellion Against America; But we dishonor Those who simply kneel To protest police shootings Of unarmed men.

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How 2 Celebrate The 4th Of July

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

How 2 Celebrate the 4th! Celebrate the 4th of July by using your freedom of speech (while you still have it). Speak up, in a kind and loving way, about your love for God and your commitment to biblical principles … Continue reading →

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From Independence Day to Dependence Day

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Steve Simms

Most people around the world know that the 4th of July is American Independence Day — when we relish the thought of being free from reliance on others.  However, perhaps we need to get beyond July 4th and acknowledge July … Continue reading →

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