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Christmas Chatter

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

Christmas chatter: ‘Tis the season to celebrate Jesus. Happy Christ Day! Merry Jesusmas! “When Christ entered our world, He didn’t come to brighten our Decembers, but to transform our lives.” –Rich Miller Have yourself a Holy Spirit Christmas. What we … Continue reading →

Christmas Claim — Angels

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Steve Simms

The popular, traditional Christmas carol, Angels We Have Heard On High, points out one the astounding claims made by Christmas — that supernatural beings from God were communicating to humans and celebrating Christ’s birth with them. The New Testament does … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten American Folk Song’s Powerful Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

I live in Nashville, Music City; however, we don’t hear songs like this old American folk song in Nashville or on MTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlxoRAAHVU Our culture has changed and the message of this song is no longer heard (or even tolerated). … Continue reading →

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Is The Denial Of God Anti-Intellectual?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here is my definition of anti-intellectual: opposing or indifferent to an intellectual approach; basing an opinion on personal presuppositions and/or emotion, rather than on reason. The rejection of the idea of God is based on an unproven, irrational presupposition — the view … Continue reading →

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How Can Christianity Be Boring?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

Christianity teaches that God loves every human being and that He showed His love through Jesus dying on the cross for each one of us. Perhaps that concept is too familiar to many of us. We’ve heard it since we … Continue reading →

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Is There Life On Earth?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Scientists wonder, “Does life exist on Mars?” But no one asks the question: “Does life exist on Earth?” We accept the existence of life as an indisputable fact because we personally experience life both within us and all around us. … Continue reading →

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Frog Legs & Prejudice

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Steve Simms

I don’t like frog legs. I won’t eat frog legs. I find frog legs totally disgusting. But the truth is, I’ve never given frog legs a chance. I am so terribly offended with the idea of eating a slimy green … Continue reading →

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Christmas Chatter

Christmas Claim — Angels

A Forgotten American Folk Song’s Powerful Message

Is The Denial Of God Anti-Intellectual?

How Can Christianity Be Boring?

Is There Life On Earth?

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