Many of you probably heard this Dodge commercial last night during the Superbowl, which used the 1978 speech called, “So God Made a Farmer” by Paul Harvey. It stuck a chord with me because of my family’s history in farming, but also because of the farmers that I get to serve each week here at Simmons. Here’s the speech if you missed it...
Read MoreHave you ever been to a concert or a sports arena where you could just feel the energy in the room? It’s the kind of spirit that gives you goosebumps, or “goosies” (as my wife calls them). I have always enjoyed the excitement and the passion of people that are keyed up when their favorite band or team is performing. Do you know the feeling I'm talking about?
Read MoreFor me, this quote is less about a medical examination - it speaks about an examination of the soul...the life. I have thought a lot about those words since serving as Chaplain for Simmons the last few years. I find myself in situations with people almost every day where they are in a position, whether by choice or crisis, to examine what is really important in life.
Read MoreI recently read this quote, “No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” The presence of Jesus Christ in your life will change the outcome, of whatever you are trying to accomplish, without fail...
Read MoreIn the beginning was the One who is called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God. The Word became a human being and lived here with us. We saw his true glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father. From him all the grace and all the truth of God have come down to us.
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