Category Archives: humor

Bob about what?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you bob about in the sea of your wrongful feelings and desires, you’re risking getting swept away by their dangerous undertow. Think before you bob! Here are some pre-bob thoughts: Let your heartBe molded byTruth and kindness,Not hardenedBy our … Continue reading →

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Catchy sayings for church bulletins

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Steve Simms

Here are some of my original thoughts that you may (or may not) want to put in a church bulletin: Don’t keep doing what isn’t working to give you peace. Make a U-turn to God. Hostile words hold us hostage … Continue reading →

Posted in challenging, church bulletin, church program, church programs, fresh expressions, humor, ideas, inspiration, inspirational, messy church, proverbs, quotation, Quotations, quote, recovery quotes, religion, religious quotes, Uncategorized, words, words on fire | Tagged bulletin board, catchy sayings, church, church bulletins, church signs, funny, quotes | Leave a comment

Good news! If you let God light your fuse, you’ll loose your snooze!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

Posted in humor, light your fuse, snooze alarm, snoozing, spiritual, spiritual fire, spiritual formation, spiritual prompting, spirituality, wake up, wake-up call, wisdom, witness, witnessing | Tagged Christianity, funny sayings, good news, poetry, quotes, religion, sleep | Leave a comment

Locking Myself Out Of My House Made Me A Philosopher

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Steve Simms

On a solitary stay-cation today, I took something to my car for an outing I had planned. When I returned to my back door, I discovered that I had locked myself out of my house. No problem. My neighbor has … Continue reading →

Posted in conscience, ethics, humility, humor, ideas, life, morality, purpose, purpose of life, rationality, reason, reasoning, right and wrong, right conduct, right from wrong, right living, self | Tagged consciousness, contemplation, definitions, evil, meaning of life, philosophy, stay-cation | 4 Comments

“If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.” –a quote from Doug Larson

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

Posted in America, American, cars, Doug Larson, holidays, humor, Quotations, quote, Quotes, weekend | Tagged Labor Day, quotes, traffic, United States | Leave a comment

“Tebowing” Is Now An Official Word — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

Tebowing — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, has had a remarkable season in 2011, leading his team to the NFL Playoffs by spearheading several amazing comebacks. Tim, a sincere follower of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Improv Works Well In Comedy — Could It Work In Church?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Improv is a shortened version of the word improvisation. It refers to acting or creating in the moment rather than planning one’s words and actions ahead of time. It can be thought of as “on the spur of the moment” … Continue reading →

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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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7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

I don’t know who started naming the days around Thanksgiving Day. However, this new tradition doesn’t seem complete. Friday, Saturday, and Monday have names, but Sunday has been left out. Also, it seems to me like a week’s worth of … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: humor

Bob about what?

Catchy sayings for church bulletins

Good news! If you let God light your fuse, you’ll loose your snooze!

Locking Myself Out Of My House Made Me A Philosopher

“If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.” –a quote from Doug Larson

Creatively Changing Christmas Songs To Celebrate Christ More

7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

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