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Humanity’s Biggest Failure

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

What is humanity’s greatest failure? It is a failure of understanding, a failure of love, a failure of respect. It is a failing of compassion, a failing of negotiation, a failing of faith. It is trusting in human power rather … Continue reading →

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Things That Stir My Soul

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here are some things that stir my soul to sense the spiritual reality that surrounds us — that create a sense of awe in my heart. These things motivate me, inspire me, and help me be aware of the reality … Continue reading →

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Roaring Fork, Foxfire Mountain, & Spiritual Living Waters

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Steve Simms

Zip-ah-dee-do-dah On a recent trip to Gatlinburg, I saw a brochure from Foxfire Mountain in Sevierville, Tennessee. It was about zip lining, soaring from one tree to another on long cables. During my week at Tree Top Resort in Gatlinburg I … Continue reading →

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The Rolling Stones, Satisfaction, & Sadhu Sundar Singh

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Rolling Stones sang: “I can’t get no satisfaction ‘Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I can’t get no, I can’t get no.” And the Stones are not alone. The inability to find satisfaction seems to … Continue reading →

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