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Words in my heart are my wake-up call

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and Jesus puts words in my heart. I respond by passively pondering and the words come together as individual phrases (and sometimes as poems). These are the words that manifested in my heart this … Continue reading →

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Cussing lacks logic & maturity

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

ProfanityIsn’t the languageTo communicateSanity. Inserting crude references to body parts, intercourse, damnation, feces, eternal torment, etc. into a conversation seems illogical and immature. Cuss words are usually spoken from habit, anger, frustration, or insecurity, rarely from logic. The desire to … Continue reading →

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The living Jesus is the elephant in the room

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

One day I foundThe living Jesus,Or rather He found me.He’s the elephantIn the room of Christian religion,Hidden from the wise,But revealed toHumble, broken people.(Matthew 11:25.)Here’s how HeStreams in my life! The active presence of the living Jesus is the elephant … Continue reading →

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What is cussing?

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

Profanity is often: a weak attempt to appear strong. an insincere use of words that ignores their literal meaning. insult language that can easily create a hostile environment. an intimidated attempt to appear intimidating. a lack of self-control. an irrational … Continue reading →

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Don’t Settle For Glee When You Can Have Worglee!

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Steve Simms

Don’t settle for Glee on TV, when you can have worglee in your daily life. Worglee is anticipating and expecting good things to happen to you and to the people you love. It’s the opposite of worry. Although the process … Continue reading →

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Have we been emotionally screwed by living in a culture that constantly promotes the rude, the crude, and the lewd?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

Have we been emotionally screwed By living in a culture That constantly promotes The rude, the crude, and the lewd? “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever … Continue reading →

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Case Study — A White Homosexual, A Black Woman, An African Muslim, & A White Mistress

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

I was asked to write a diversity case study for a course I am taking. Here it is: Sue, a black female, owns a company with 30 employees and hires Betty, a white female who has been the 2 year … Continue reading →

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Good Sermon Or Burning Words?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

When people hear a sermon they often go up to the preacher and say: “Good message,” or “Good sermon.” However when the early disciples heard the word, they said: “Didn’t his words burn in our hearts!” When Peter preached on … Continue reading →

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Many Voices Are Stalking You, Seducing You . . .

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

Life has given us free will, the ability and freedom to make choices (its pro choice). Yet many voices are after you, stalking you, seducing you, competing for your choices. * The loud voice of desire boldly booms the proclamation: … Continue reading →

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My Day In Bethlehem (Not Pennsylvania)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

I could see the ancient, small town of Bethlehem in the distance as I approached the Shepherds Grotto, a small cave where shepherds have sheltered themselves for too many centuries to count. It was in these fields that something happened … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: language

Words in my heart are my wake-up call

Cussing lacks logic & maturity

The living Jesus is the elephant in the room

What is cussing?

Don’t Settle For Glee When You Can Have Worglee!

Case Study — A White Homosexual, A Black Woman, An African Muslim, & A White Mistress

Good Sermon Or Burning Words?

Many Voices Are Stalking You, Seducing You . . .

My Day In Bethlehem (Not Pennsylvania)

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