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Talk About Expensive Gas!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Steve Simms

Recently I pulled up to a gas pump in Nashville prepared to pay almost $4.00 per gallon. As I got out of the car I was bombarded with very loud music coming from the car on the opposite side of the pump. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Country In The World

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

The greatest country in the world not a democracy. It is a kingdom with a benevolent ruler. Yet, the greatest nation in the world is a great melting pot. It’s citizens are originally from various countries all over the planet — from … Continue reading →

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The Best Mall Of All

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am into consumerism, but not shopping for stuff. (Traditional shopping can be torture for me.) So my favorite mall is not one with retail stores. The mall that gets me excited is Wisdom’s Mall — the public library. I love … Continue reading →

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Istanbul (Not Constantinople) — Nicholas Cabasilas Quotes

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Steve Simms

Nicholas Cabasilas was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ who lived in Constantinople in the 1300s, before the Ottoman Turks, led by Mohammed the Conqueror, over threw the city and named it Istanbul. This history was made famous in a song called … Continue reading →

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Are You An Emulator Or An Impactor?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

An emulator conforms to the thoughts ideas and opinions around him. He tries to blend in with his environment (often subconsciously rather than intentionally). It is easy to be an emulator, just go with the flow. Don’t rock the boat. … Continue reading →

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A Man Made Over By Miracles

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

Keith Easley’s full blooded Cherokee grandmother taught him to love God and she prayed for him always. However, Keith, like most of us, had his own ideas. He wound up addicted to drugs and holding a leadership position in … Continue reading →

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Source Of Tormenting Thoughts?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Steve Simms

Everybody has probably experienced unwanted or tormenting thoughts. So how do thoughts that a person doesn’t want get into her mind? What is their source? One possible cause of tormenting thoughts could be a person’s own will, choice, or desire. … Continue reading →

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Famous American leaders speak against war

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Steve Simms

Edwin Starr sang the lyrics: “War, what’s it good for?” That’s a good question. Some great American leaders have spoken out against war. Benjamin Franklin said: “What vast additions to the convenience and comforts of living might mankind have acquired if … Continue reading →

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When The Toilet Paper Gets Turned Around

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Steve Simms

Once I attended a Career Track seminar in Nashville about change management. The presenter challenged us: “Reverse your toilet paper.” That wiped me out. Surely I hadn’t paid $99 for this silly bit of advice. The presenter said: “Change is difficult … Continue reading →

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I Was Misled by Sunday School

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Steve Simms

When I was a child my family seldom went to church. Once, however, when I was in the third or fourth grade, we visited a Presbyterian church a few times. One Sunday, when I was attending Sunday school there, the … Continue reading →

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A Man Made Over By Miracles

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I Was Misled by Sunday School

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