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2026-03-12T10:18:09-06:00

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Chasing the Future – Part 1

Last updated on: March 12, 2026 at 10:18 am By Richard E. Simmons III

One of C. S. Lewis’ most popular books, The Screwtape Letters, is a novel in the form of a series of letters written by Uncle Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood. Screwtape and Wormwood are both demons. In these fictional letters, Screwtape gives advice to his nephew on how to contend with their enemy, who of […] Read more

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2026-03-06T10:47:20-06:00

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Sow the Seeds

Last updated on: March 6, 2026 at 10:47 am By Richard E. Simmons III

I truly believe God desires each of us to positively influence the lives of others, and to be a blessing along the way. Our words, our actions, and even the smallest acts of kindness can leave lasting marks on someone’s life. In the process, I believe that when you reach the end of your days, […] Read more

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2026-02-27T13:01:16-06:00

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Love and Grief

Last updated on: February 27, 2026 at 1:01 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

A friend recently texted me some very powerful words about C.S. Lewis. The words were so compelling, I wanted to send them to all of you who receive my blog. I hope you will share this with your family members and friends. ***** C.S. Lewis was an Oxford don. A Christian apologist. Author of Narnia. […] Read more

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2026-02-19T13:38:57-06:00

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Understanding Our Broken World

Last updated on: February 19, 2026 at 1:38 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

The Bible uses interesting words to describe the natural spiritual condition of human beings. You’ve read the parable of the prodigal son and the fact that he was lost, and had been found, he had been dead, and now is alive. The other day, I was reading one of Paul’s letters and he uses the […] Read more

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2026-02-12T11:57:39-06:00

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How a Skeptic Changed His Mind about God

Last updated on: February 12, 2026 at 11:57 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Do we care about what is true? Are we willing to change our minds when we encounter evidence that contradicts a long held belief? If we are people with intellectual integrity, we must allow the truth of the evidence to shape our ideas and beliefs. I remember reading the fascinating story of Dr. Michael Egnor, […] Read more

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2026-02-05T10:54:18-06:00

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Our View of God

Last updated on: February 5, 2026 at 10:54 am By Richard E. Simmons III

I have concluded that many people in our culture have a flawed view of God. Many have no clue what to think of Him. As I look back on my life, there was a time when I was engaged in a tug of war with God, only to find that the God on the other […] Read more

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2026-01-30T11:56:27-06:00

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The Place of Truth

Last updated on: January 30, 2026 at 11:56 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Pastor John McAuthor believes that all of life is about “truth” and that it is the most important reality in the universe. We have moral and spiritual truth, but also fixed truth relating to the laws and principles that govern the physical world. It is quite obvious that if you reject the reality of truth, […] Read more

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2026-01-22T11:48:36-06:00

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The Foundation of Marriage

Last updated on: January 22, 2026 at 11:48 am By Richard E. Simmons III

The natural tendency of everything in life is to move from order to disorder. At some point during the formal education of most Americans, the concept of entropy was taught and learned. Everything in your life that is not protected and nurtured deteriorates. This includes your car, your house, and your clothes. Therefore, if you […] Read more

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2026-01-16T10:38:45-06:00

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The Power of Self-Knowledge

Last updated on: January 16, 2026 at 10:38 am By Richard E. Simmons III

When you read the four gospels, you find that so much of Jesus’s teaching to be quite straight forward and easy to understand. However, some of his words can be intriguing, even hard to grasp. I found this to be the case when, many years ago, I read the words from the Sermon on the […] Read more

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2026-01-09T09:23:41-06:00

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Nuggets of Wisdom-Winter 2026

Last updated on: January 9, 2026 at 9:23 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.” ***** “We do well to love that which, when we love it, makes us live well and virtuously. Only God meets that criteria.” —AUGUSTINE “Better to learn […] Read more

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