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When Family is More Than Obligation and Blood

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

To fully describe the concept of family you need to look beyond obligation and blood relationships. True family is a matter of the heart. It can manifest itself even among people who aren’t physically related. Christinas are called to be … Continue reading →

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Foreigners Who Became Like Family

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to be “a foreigner in a foreign land,” especially in a land where foreigners are sometimes treated “arrogantly.” (See Exodus 18:1-12.) About a year and a half ago two families from southern Mexico moved next door to my … Continue reading →

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Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience life.

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience the glorious wonders of being alive. A visceral approach to life is based on deep, sensitive, compassionate, heart-felt appreciation and gratitude. Perhaps these thoughts can help viscerally open your heart: Keep shrinking … Continue reading →

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My wife Ernie

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Our world desperately needs more encouragement, compassion, and kindness. My wife Ernie spreads those qualities everywhere she goes and to everybody she meets. She overflows with words and actions that give people hope. Ernie keeps her heart open. She listens … Continue reading →

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