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A Joy-Filled Lifestyle

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

Jesus said that when we come to Him, There will be within us a well of water Springing up with eternal life And all of its glorious qualities, Far better than any self-sought pleasures. This ongoing inner release of the … Continue reading →

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3 Bold & Radical Martin Luther King Quotations

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Steve Simms

3 bold, radical, and ignored quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “God has a way of standing before the nations with judgment, and it seems that I can hear God saying to America, ‘You’re too arrogant! And if you … Continue reading →

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Are Americans (And Other Westerners) Morality-Phobic?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are Americans morality-phobic? Is morality-phobia widespread in our land? Here are a few questions: Are Americans so afraid of honesty that they feel the need to tell little (and sometimes big) lies? Are they so frightened of not having enough … Continue reading →

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Respecting The Human Right To Disagree And/Or Disapprove

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

A human mind will sometimes disagree with the thoughts of other people. A human conscience will at times disapprove of the behavior of others. This is a basic fact and a fundamental human right that is accepted and understood by … Continue reading →

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Stuck In The Muck Of Modern Media?

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Steve Simms

Are you stuck in the muck of modern media, Filling your brain with the profane; Your mind with the unkind? That’s why viewer discretion is advised . . .

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How Can You Heal A Broken Heart?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

Breaking heart, what can heal you? Restore your joy, your peace? Not denial or drink or drugs, Not antidepressants or anger Or angst activity. They merely mask the misery. Only one has a proven record Of consistently healing the brokenhearted … Continue reading →

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Modern Myth #11 — Cravings & Compulsions Are Uncontrollable

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

Did Moses come down from the mountain with an 11th Commandment: “Thou cannot resist thy cravings and thy compulsions so do your thang man?” I don’t think that came from Moses, but it is a widespread myth in today’s world. … Continue reading →

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What Would Your Life Be Like If . . .

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Steve Simms

How would you be today if you had been born to a mother in poverty with several children by different men? What if you had been surrounded by depression, anger, fear, hopelessness, and despair? How would you be if you … Continue reading →

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Modern Myth #7 — All Lifestyles Are Equal

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

The popular belief that all lifestyles are equal is an obvious myth. Take the lifestyle of alcohol and drug abuse for example. It produces intense emotional pain, broken homes, slavery to compulsion, criminal activity, moral collapse, and jail or prison … Continue reading →

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Modern Myth #4 — Do Whatever Feels Good To You

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

A great myth in our society tells people to do whatever feels good to them. This idea has risen to the level of a god in our culture. However, are feelings always a good guide for behavior? Feelings are frequently … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: drunk

A Joy-Filled Lifestyle

3 Bold & Radical Martin Luther King Quotations

Are Americans (And Other Westerners) Morality-Phobic?

Respecting The Human Right To Disagree And/Or Disapprove

Stuck In The Muck Of Modern Media?

How Can You Heal A Broken Heart?

Modern Myth #11 — Cravings & Compulsions Are Uncontrollable

Modern Myth #7 — All Lifestyles Are Equal

Modern Myth #4 — Do Whatever Feels Good To You

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