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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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Merry Messiahmas?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

Merry Messiahmas? Christmas is named for Jesus Christ. Jesus is His name. Christ is a Greek translation of the Hebrew title, Messiah, which means Anointed One. The folks who first translated the New Testament into English used the Greek term, … Continue reading →

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11 Myths Our Culture Loves

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Many people like to believe that our contemporary culture is rational and logical and is not subject to myths. However, that just isn’t true. Our society has many myths and gods. Here are a few of them: Modern Myth #11 … Continue reading →

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Modern Myth #6 — Adult Language

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

Is foul language really “adult language”? Does profanity demonstrate responsiblity, wisdom, intelligence, and other mature qualities? Of course not. It is just the opposite. When do most people learn to sprinkle their conversation with words that refer to feces, crude sexual … Continue reading →

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My Day In Bethlehem (Not Pennsylvania)

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11 Myths Our Culture Loves

Modern Myth #6 — Adult Language

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