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2026-01-02T10:00:16-06:00

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Handling Adversity

Last updated on: January 2, 2026 at 10:00 am By Richard E. Simmons III

In Mathew 7:24-27 Jesus reveals that the storms of life will come our way over the course of our lifetime. It matters not who we are or what we have. The question we should all ask is: Are we prepared for these storms? In James 1:2-4, we are told if we respond correctly to hard […] Read more

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2025-12-27T05:00:14-06:00

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Making Life Changes

Last updated on: December 27, 2025 at 5:00 am By Richard E. Simmons III

At the end of every year, I always wonder if my life has changed for the better. I have come to understand that any positive, lasting change is a result of intentionality on my part. I must seize each day and use my time for a purposeful end. If not, my days will continually be […] Read more

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2025-12-19T13:16:34-06:00

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The Gardener Appeared on Christmas

Last updated on: December 19, 2025 at 1:16 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

One of my favorite books is There is a God, by philosopher, Antony Flew. He writes of his journey from atheism to theism. He died three years after the book was written and I am not sure if he ever became a Christian, though in the book he speaks of Christianity as being quite compelling. […] Read more

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2025-12-11T11:35:54-06:00

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Keeping Your Promise

Last updated on: December 11, 2025 at 11:35 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Back in May of 2024, my brother Kip passed away. It was a great loss to our family as he went through an extended illness. I was honored to give the eulogy at the funeral service. In my closing remarks I recognized my sister-in-law, Debbie, who had hung in there with my brother during his […] Read more

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2025-12-08T23:51:40-06:00

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The Slow Drift: How Men Lose Their Faith Without Realizing It

Last updated on: December 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

Most men don’t walk away from their faith in one dramatic moment. They drift — quietly, gradually, almost invisibly. The demands of work, the pull of culture, and the constant noise of modern life distract the heart little by little. Over time, prayer becomes optional, Scripture becomes occasional, and spiritual discipline becomes unnecessary. What was […] Read more

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2025-11-28T10:00:23-06:00

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Your Worldview

Last updated on: November 28, 2025 at 10:00 am By Richard E. Simmons III

Isn’t it interesting how liberals and conservatives can have such divergent points of view regarding the political issues of our day? Even well-informed, well-educated, articulate people can see the world so differently. I offer these observations to introduce what I consider to be one of the most critical issues in all of life: a person’s […] Read more

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2025-11-21T13:08:32-06:00

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Therapy for the Soul

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 1:08 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

I have written a new book titled, Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World. Below is an essay on gratitude, taken from the book. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon. ***** Psychologist Robert Emmons, who has spent nearly his entire career studying gratitude, has found that few things in life are […] Read more

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2025-11-14T12:01:45-06:00

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Priorities and the Use of Time

Last updated on: November 14, 2025 at 12:01 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

In 1983, the legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant passed away. In his wallet was a folded piece of paper. It was titled, “The Magic Bank Account,” author unknown. It read: Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest. Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for you […] Read more

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2025-11-07T09:45:56-06:00

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A Good Name

Last updated on: November 7, 2025 at 9:45 am By Richard E. Simmons III

I once read that “your reputation” is the way people see and regard you, but your character is who you really are. If you develop a strong character, your reputation will take care of itself. Have you ever given much thought to your reputation from the standpoint of your sphere of influence and all the […] Read more

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2025-10-31T12:04:51-06:00

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The Significance of Forgiveness

Last updated on: October 31, 2025 at 12:04 pm By Richard E. Simmons III

In The Wall Street Journal there was an article on forgiveness by William Galston. He refers to Charlie Kirk’s memorial service where Kirk’s widow Erika said this regarding the shooter; “I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do. The answer we know from the Gospel is love […] Read more

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