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2022-04-20T13:33:44-06:00

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Keystone Habits

Last updated on: April 20, 2022 at 1:33 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

Back in 1987, Alcoa hired Paul O’Neil as its new CEO. Alcoa, which had been in business for over 100 years, was struggling and needed new leadership. O’Neil was a former government bureaucrat that no one had ever heard of. The company scheduled an investor meeting in a large New York ballroom to introduce O’Neil […] Read more

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2022-04-15T15:16:38-06:00

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The Humble Christ

Last updated on: April 15, 2022 at 3:16 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

BCC Men’s Breakfast | April 15, 2022 Richard E. Simmons III spoke at our BCC Breakfast at The Country Club of Birmingham. **Add link below This will also air on YouTube at 7:00 PM Central tonight, Friday, April 15th. It will remain on YouTube to watch anytime. Read more

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2022-04-08T12:59:27-06:00

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The Great Flaw in Science

Last updated on: April 8, 2022 at 12:59 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

During my senior year of college, I was privileged to hear a presentation given by the great historian Thomas Kuhn. He had written one of the most influential books of science in the twentieth century. The book was titled, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. It was about the progress of scientific knowledge. The book focused […] Read more

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2022-03-31T10:08:19-06:00

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Nuggets of Wisdom – Spring 2022

Last updated on: March 31, 2022 at 10:08 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets of Wisdom.” ***** “The circumstances of life, the events of life, and the people around me in life do not make me the way I am but reveal the […] Read more

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2022-03-24T10:35:30-06:00

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Running Into the Storm

Last updated on: March 24, 2022 at 10:35 am By Richard E. Simmons III

One of my colleagues, George Shamblin, recently wrote a blog titled, “A Lesson from Bison.” It had a wonderful illustration about cattle and bison: The state of Colorado is divided almost exactly in half. In the western part of the state, you’ll find the Rocky Mountains. Towards the east is the Great Plains. Taken together, […] Read more

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2022-03-17T12:46:53-06:00

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What the World Needs Now

Last updated on: March 17, 2022 at 12:46 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

Back in the 1960s, Dionne Warwick recorded a hit song, What the World Needs Now is Love. It has remained popular over the years, not only because of the quality of the music and the talent of the artist, but because the lyrics communicate a message that all people can relate to. We live in […] Read more

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2022-03-11T11:19:30-06:00

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The Two Sides of Power

Last updated on: March 11, 2022 at 11:19 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Several years ago I wrote a blog about how nations rule over their people. It was a contrast between the Communist dictatorships of the day and the western world. I realized that this blog is very pertinent to the times we live in as we try to understand the senseless invasion of Ukraine by the […] Read more

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2022-03-09T09:33:27-06:00

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Believing Responsibly

Last updated on: March 9, 2022 at 9:33 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Recently I gave a presentation on the importance of thinking clearly and believing responsibly. I find that modern people have a problem doing this, particularly in the spiritual realm. One of my favorite authors is Dr. Paul Vitz, a psychologist who teaches at NYU. He was an atheist until his late thirties and today is […] Read more

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2022-03-09T09:36:43-06:00

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Why Believe the Bible?

Last updated on: March 9, 2022 at 9:36 am By Richard E. Simmons III

In last week’s message I addressed the issue of biblical authority, which I believe is terribly understated in today’s world. Modern people wonder why they should believe in the authority of an ancient book which to them has no relevance in today’s world. According to the Judeo-Christian faith, God has chosen to reveal himself primarily […] Read more

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2022-03-09T09:37:38-06:00

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An Insight Into Unhappiness – Part II

Last updated on: March 9, 2022 at 9:37 am By Richard E. Simmons III

According to recent analysis of U.S. government data, fentanyl overdoses in 2020 became the number one cause of death among U.S. adults between the ages of 18 to 45. It now surpasses automobile accidents, cancer, suicide and Covid 19 deaths. Government officials have declared the opioid overdose epidemic to be a national emergency. I remember a conversation I had with a gentleman several years ago, whose son struggled with drug addiction. I asked him, “Why do you think young people... Read more

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