Category Archives: patriotism

Does the Concept of “God and Country” Lead to Positive Events?

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

History shows that the concept of “God and Country” often leads to “might makes right” and produces many cruel and tragic events. Faith and politics don’t have a great track record of producing peace and love and the other fruit … Continue reading →

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I’m Seeking to Give My All to None of These Nations

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Praise and adoration belong to God — not to any nation! A Christian’s calling is to continually follow and obey the risen Jesus, not to get wrapped up in and focused on politics, current events, or entertainment. Militaristic patriotism is … Continue reading →

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This Kingdom Has My Heart and Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus came to announce and establish His invisible inner government inside of human hearts, not to support or endorse a visible human government. I’m a kingdom of God patriot. I’m committed to love, follow, and obey “Christ in you, the … Continue reading →

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The Peaceful Purpose of Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To me being patriotic means total loyalty and full, heart-felt commitment and obedience to the highest authority. The nations of the world falsely claim to be that highest authority and convince their citizens to worship them as though they were … Continue reading →

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Help your country steer clear of chaos and corruption!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

Our chaotic and corrupt culture is collapsing all around us and desperately crying out for help in the confusion of its spiritual lostness. We are now frequently seeing cruel and bloody mass shootings that prove that a culture that lives … Continue reading →

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The Super Bowl & Home Meetings!

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

Are you ready for the 52nd Super Bowl? LII. It’s almost time. A lot of people will be holding Super Bowl home meetings I have my Eagles uniform ready. I like to wear the uniform of spiritual eagles: “Clothe yourselves … Continue reading →

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Statues & Knees (a paradox)

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

A poem about statues and knees: With statues we honor Men who took up arms In violent rebellion Against America; But we dishonor Those who simply kneel To protest police shootings Of unarmed men.

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Is there any hope? (If so, where?)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

Everybody needs hope. (Life without hope is hopeless.) So where is there any hope in human history? –I don’t find hope in wars and military victories because they reveal the evil and cruelty that men can do to one another … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence Is Home Grown Terrorism!

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

The video of NFL star, Ray Rice’s knockout punch to his girl friend (and now new wife) has brought the brutality of domestic violence to public attention.  In America we justly protest against the brutality of ISIS.  However, we often … Continue reading →

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