Tag Archives: politics

Beyond verbal bullying and belligerent boasting!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to love our enemies, not to blast them with verbal bullying and belligerent boasting! Jesus wasn’t kidding when He said “love your enemies”! What a person is, is more important that what a person says. A man can … Continue reading →

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Our wrong-gong can “make America great again.”

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Steve Simms

To “make America great again” requires a return to the high ideals of our national creeds: “Liberty and justice for all,” “All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights,” “In God we trust,” and … Continue reading →

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Hope for those burned out on politics

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

Administrations come with fanfare. Administrations go with disappointment. It’s an ongoing cycle that can leave us discouraged. Here’s hope for those burned out on politics . . . Jesus prayed and taught us to pray for An environment ruled by The … Continue reading →

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Does Donald Trump need forgiveness?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus said: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing.” (Romans 7:18) “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) “Here is a trustworthy saying that … Continue reading →

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de Gaulle or de Bible?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

de Gaulle or de Bible? Charles de Gaulle said: “Church is the only place where someone speaks to me and I do not have to answer back.” Here’s what de Bible says about that: “Two or three prophets should speak, … Continue reading →

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Political Correctness vs. Participatory Church (2 PCs)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

Political correctness tries to intimidate and to coerce people to accept its views on social issues.  Participatory church encourages people to follow their conscience and to obey the voice of God. Political correctness tries to make people say things that … Continue reading →

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2 Left Shoes Don’t Make A Pair Of Shoes

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Steve Simms
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A Good God? A Good Government?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Steve Simms

People sometimes ask: “How can a good God judge and punish people? That’s like asking: “How can a good country have law enforcement, judges, and prisons?” George Scott Railton, an early leader of The Salvation Army, wrote:  “A soul not … Continue reading →

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Perhaps “Same sex marriage” is like a pair of same foot shoes (2 lefts or 2 rights) — not according to design.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Steve Simms

Perhaps “Same sex marriage” Is like a pair of Same foot shoes (2 lefts or 2 rights) — Not according to design.

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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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