Category Archives: politics and religion

All lifestyles are not equal. (Is yours working?)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Steve Simms

All lifestyles are not equal: –America teaches that there are a vast diversity of lifestyles, however, Christianity teaches that there are only two basic lifestyles. We can live our life following and obeying our thoughts, feelings, opinions, and desires. Or … Continue reading →

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We desperately need heavenly politics

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Steve Simms

Forget Trump and Hillary–America desperately needs the living, resurrected Jesus. Here’s my paraphrase of Jesus’ words in Matthew 3:2: “Line up your attitude, thoughts, words, and actions with God and His will (rather than with your feelings, desires, compulsions, and … Continue reading →

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Can church be a caucus for Christ?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Steve Simms

Does Jesus call us to caucus? Iowa debt to Christ That I can never repay So I will vote with my life To obey Him everyday! Jesus calls us to caucus, Which means in essence, We gather in His name, … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. On Liberalism (& Other Forgotten MLK Quotes)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Steve Simms

“I began to question the liberal doctrine of man. The more I observed the tragedies of history and man’s shameful inclination to choose the low road, the more I came to see the depths and strength of sin. . . … Continue reading →

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The Dangerous 21st Century Needs Spiritual Trailblazers

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Steve Simms

The way ahead in the 21st Century is no yellow brick road. It is a dangerous wilderness and we Christ-followers need to cast aside our comfort zone, come out of our church customs, and cut a new trail — following … Continue reading →

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Definition: “Fetal Position”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Steve Simms

A definition — “being in a fetal position” Completely vulnerable; unprotected; having no human rights; legally unrecognized; having no legal personhood; disposable; having your life depend on another person’s “choice;” worthless in the opinion of many people. Check out some … Continue reading →

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The Message Of Obama’s Inaugural Bibles

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term on a stack (of two) Bibles — Lincoln’s Bible and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s traveling Bible.  So what would Lincoln and King have to say about that? “In … Continue reading →

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Why Some Christians Don’t Want To Be Called Christian

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Steve Simms

Some people of faith who follow Jesus Christ don’t want to be known by the word Christian.  They prefer other names such as Christ-follower or believer.  Why? *  Some people feel that the word Christian has been so compromised that it … Continue reading →

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Are You A Sold-Out Copycat?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

Copycating contemporary culture — shouldn’t we take a higher view than monkey see, monkey do?  Rather than taking rides on society’s hot and trendy tides, shouldn’t Christ’s followers be on His side and go against the tide? According to Jesus, … 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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