Category Archives: moral principles

What Would William Booth Say Today? (WWWBST?)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

William Booth was the founder of The Salvation Army.  He was a man with a passionate love for God and a deep love for humanity.  He died 100 years ago this year.  What would William Booth say to us today … Continue reading →

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I Saw Lincoln (You Should Too!)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

I saw Abraham Lincoln, not in person, of course, but in the new movie, Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and staring Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln.  I was expecting a drama about the life of Lincoln, but this was not that. … Continue reading →

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“First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it.” –Thomas Manton

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Steve Simms
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“Bond — James Bond” vs. “Bond — Lifetime Bond”

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

1)  “Bond — James Bond” In the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, Sean Connery identifies himself by saying:  “Bond (long pause) James Bond!”  For 50 years, from that first Bond movie to Sky Fall, the 23rd one, the Bond … Continue reading →

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Was Jeremiah A Holy Shock Jock?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Steve Simms

A shock jock can be defined as:  A radio personality who uses provocative or inflammatory words to make offensive and/or controversial comments in order to get people’s attention and build ratings for his program. A modern example of a shock jock … Continue reading →

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An important statistic: 50% of all abortions take the life of an innocent female. So, are abortion rites cruel proceedures? See the movie, October Baby, the story of a young woman who learns that she was the victim of an attempted abortion.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Steve Simms

An important statistic: 50% of all abortions take the life of an innocent female. So, are abortion rites cruel procedures? See the movie, October Baby. October Baby is the story of a young woman who learns that she was the … Continue reading →

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A Society That Flaunts Casual Sex Creates Continuous Problems

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve Simms

A society that flaunts casual sex creates continuous problems: An epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases. Increase in health care costs to treat those diseases. Increase in sexual addiction. Fatherless children. Deadbeat dads. Increase in adultery. Widespread and popular promiscuity. Broken … Continue reading →

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Should People Speak Out If They Believe Innocent People Are Being Killed?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

Should people speak out if they sincerely believe that innocent people are being killed?  Most people would give a positive answer to this question. For example, the government and the military of Syria have been killing tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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What Is More Important Than Voting?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

What is more important than voting?  There is no debate that many things are more important than casting your vote:  Honesty.  Kindness.  Decency.  Forgiveness.  A pure heart.  Compassion.  Fairness.  Thinking, talking, and acting according to righteousness.  Love.  Integrity.  Personal faith … Continue reading →

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Are You Tired Of Watching Decadence In Movies & On TV?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are you tired of movies and TV shows showing people acting out anger and angst, disrespect and disdain?  Are you fed up with watching people lying, cheating, deceiving, stealing, fighting, and killing?  Have you had enough of being brainwashed by … Continue reading →

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