Category Archives: Christmas gifts

Lost in the Christmas Chatter Are the Influences in My Life That Really Matter

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

In all the Christmas chatterThere is still a smatterOf conversation aboutBethlehem’s baby boyAnd Emmanuel’s joy.Yet the true realityOf “God with us”And “Christ in you,The hope of glory,”Can get lost in the story.This is a wonderful timeTo fully open your heartTo … Continue reading →

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Put Jesus in Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you want Christ in Christmas, then this holiday season substitute the name of Jesus for the word Christmas. Jesus, all I want for Christmas is a closer relationship with You.” (Think what impact there would be if between Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Creative Christmas ideas

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

For Christmas, decorate your heart with the Light of Christ! My favorite Christmas Clause: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders.” Christmas pi — π: No … Continue reading →

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Christmas says: “It’s time to feel good!”

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Steve Simms

It’s time to feel good! All people want to feel good! They search for ways to make that happen. They try entertainment, sports, shopping, social media, parties, alcohol, drugs, sex, making money, and hundreds of other things — all in … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Season — Celebrating the glorious value of an inconvenient, out of marriage, unplanned pregnancy!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Steve Simms
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Donations Link

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Steve Simms

You can help The Salvation Army right where you are.  No need to go looking for one of our Red Kettles.  Just click on the donation link: The Salvation Army Red Kettle Donation Link Help support The Salvation Army Berry … Continue reading →

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21 Creative Blogs About Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

Happy birthday, Jesus!  Here are some blogs I wrote about You and and Your birth: The World’s Most Unusual Christmas Greeting Christmas Eve Eve — The Night Before The Day Before The Fiscal Cliff The Christmas Drug — The High Hopes … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Eve — The Night Before The Day Before The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Steve Simms

“‘Twas the night before Christmas . . .”  — those are famous words, but what about the night before the day before Christmas?  Christmas Eve eve is seldom mentioned or thought about.  It’s just another holiday shopping day. However, on … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Drug — The High Hopes Of Holiday Hype

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

Year after year humans have high hopes for the Christmas holidays, but their humongous hopes are often hijacked and held hostage by holiday hype.  The Christmas drug of hyped up holidays just doesn’t seem to be able to live up … Continue reading →

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“¿Mas O Menos?” (More or Less?) And Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Steve Simms

¿Mas o menos? is Spanish for:  More or less? So Christmas means Christmore. And Christmenos means Christless. Which for you this holiday season?  Christmas or Christmenos?

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