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Where Is Evil? In Bad People Or In Me?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

When terribly evil acts are committed like a gunman randomly shooting strangers, most everybody is deeply saddened. We are shocked and awakened to once again realize that there is real evil in the world. And sometimes we think about it … Continue reading →

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New Video ‘Bout Tebow . . .

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Simms

Check out the new YouTube video about trying to get the courage to do some tebowing like Tim Tebow does. It looks so easy when Tim does it, but unless you’ve tried to tebow for yourself, you don’t really know … Continue reading →

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Why Is Depression Rampant In America

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Steve Simms

Why is depression rampant in America, a country known for freedom and prosperity? Perhaps the answer is in this quotation . . . “Many people look out into a meaningless world in which there is no afterlife, where all their … Continue reading →

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Have some Possibila Tea. Sip a cuppa hope. Get a sense of purpose. Savor some faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

Posted in Christ, Christian, Christianity, hope, ideal, idealism, insight, inward change, Jesus, Jesus Christ, lifestyles, motivation, peace, religion, self-esteem, self-help, self-image, thoughts, Uncategorized, values, words, words on fire | Tagged all thrings through Christ, cuppa, hope, I can do, purpose, semse of purpose | Leave a comment

I Deal In Idealism (Asking “Why Not” Instead Of “Why”?)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Steve Simms

I deal in idealism. I guess this George Bernard Shaw quote (often mistakenly attributed to Robert Kennedy) says it best: “Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.” … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Have The Courage To Tebow — Do You?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Steve Simms

This morning (the day of the Broncos/Patriots playoff game), I worked out at the Y in Nashville. Afterwards I was walking around the indoor track to cool down. I passed a large TV in the corner of the room (right … Continue reading →

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“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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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 Top 12 Blogs For 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here are links to my Top 12 Blogs For 2o11: #1) Did Oprah Read My Book #2) Who’s My #1 Greatest American? William Lloyd Garrison #3) Talk About Expensive Gas #4) Where Did Sojourner Truth Get Her Name? #5) Church … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Buy Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Steve Simms

So many people are motivated by a myth — trying desperately to purchase a Merry Christmas. Unfortunately, this is a major misconception that we are taught by our popular culture. Truth is — you can’t buy Christmas. You can buy … Continue reading →

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Where Is Evil? In Bad People Or In Me?

New Video ‘Bout Tebow . . .

Why Is Depression Rampant In America

Have some Possibila Tea. Sip a cuppa hope. Get a sense of purpose. Savor some faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

I Deal In Idealism (Asking “Why Not” Instead Of “Why”?)

I Didn’t Have The Courage To Tebow — Do You?

Many Voices Are Stalking You, Seducing You . . .

My Top 12 Blogs For 2011

You Can’t Buy Christmas

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