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Freedom From Undue Dependance on Possessions

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Possessions can weigh us down and distract us from more important things in life like inner peace, family relationships, justice, concern for people in need, or faith. It’s wonderful to be free from undue dependance on possessions. Jesus sent His … Continue reading →

The Personal Belonging That Most Impacts My Life

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have a personal belonging that powerfully enriches and empowers my life every single day. I keep in out in the open on a table by a comfortable chair. It is physically small, but its daily impact on me has … Continue reading →

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I don’t have a prized possession.

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Material things mean very little to me. I’ve never spent very much money on them. I very seldom see a material thing that I want or need. When I do I tend to buy the cheapest version of it. When … Continue reading →

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Some possessions can’t be taken from you.

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

As humans we all have possessions that no one and nothing can take away from us. We may surrender those possessions, but they can’t be taken away from us. What are those possessions? Love is one of them. People can … Continue reading →

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7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

I don’t know who started naming the days around Thanksgiving Day. However, this new tradition doesn’t seem complete. Friday, Saturday, and Monday have names, but Sunday has been left out. Also, it seems to me like a week’s worth of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Till I Come — What The Church Can Learn From Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve Simms

In Luke 19:13 of the King James Bible, Jesus says: “Occupy till I come.” Somehow, I don’t think “occupy” means to sit in a pew once a week and passively listen to a sermon. “Occupy” is much more aggressive than … Continue reading →

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Modern Myth # 3 — Life Is All About Stuff

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Steve Simms

How much is stuff is enough? Our closets, basements, and garages are overflowing with stuff, but still we can’t get enough. So we call a charity to bring a truck and pick up our “old” stuff so that we will … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Undue Dependance on Possessions

The Personal Belonging That Most Impacts My Life

I don’t have a prized possession.

Some possessions can’t be taken from you.

7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

Modern Myth # 3 — Life Is All About Stuff

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