Category Archives: myths

Search engine of the heart

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

Many moderns build their life on the myth of selective reality. Life goes better when you play your cards from the fact deck. There are many ways to see the same situation and a lot of them are wrong. Seek truth … Continue reading →

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Content that can make a heart content

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Human hearts are very relatable & connect in community when they are drawn out of hiding by authentic content. To be content is to step beyond torment, anxiety, & turmoil & let peace settle in. Quantity & contentment are unrelated. … Continue reading →

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A Terrorist Who Was Transformed By Christ

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s an example of being courageously led (and controlled) by the Spirit. A Christian in Damascus (in Syria) felt like God was telling him to go find and pray with a famous terrorist who had come to town in order … Continue reading →

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Do The Math (Meditate On Multiple [7] Math Matters)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Steve Simms

When you just can’t seem to figure life out — math might help.  Let’s meaningfully meditate on multiple (7) mathematics matters: 1)  Math wasn’t blown into being by the Big Bang.  It just doesn’t add up that an accidental explosion … 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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Are Americans (And Other Westerners) Morality-Phobic?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are Americans morality-phobic?  Is morality-phobia widespread in our land?  Here are a few questions: Are Americans so afraid of honesty that they feel the need to tell little (and sometimes big) lies? Are they so frightened of not having enough … Continue reading →

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Sex Is Easily Perverted

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

Sex is easily perverted . . . * From making love to making whoopee . . . * From cherishing someone to getting some . . . * From laying your life down for the one you love to getting … Continue reading →

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The “Forgive Yourself” Myth

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Steve Simms

“Love yourself–accept yourself–forgive yourself–and be good to yourself.”  –a quote from popular American speaker and writer, Leo Buscaglia.  However, Jesus said:  “Deny yourself.”  Here’s why the popular idea of “forgiving yourself” is a myth: *  You are not the judge.  … Continue reading →

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All The World’s A Stage Showering Us With Seductive Sounds & Scenes

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

William Shakespeare wrote:  “All the world’s a stage,” yet in his day the stage was very limited.  The only way to see theatrical entertainment or to hear music was to be in person at a live performance.  Nowadays, all the … Continue reading →

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Respecting The Human Right To Disagree And/Or Disapprove

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

A human mind will sometimes disagree with the thoughts of other people.  A human conscience will at times disapprove of the behavior of others.  This is a basic fact and a fundamental human right that is accepted and understood by … Continue reading →

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