Monthly Archives: May 2020

Agree with me . . .

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

There’ so much disagreement today. Here’s something simple that maybe we can agree on. Agree with me, please. When the skinPeople are inIs allowed toDefine who they are,We’ve gone too far. Race is a maskThat keeps people apart.Unmask the past. … Continue reading →

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“Reals” & lies — which to tell?

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some people treat lies like duct tape and try to hold their life together with them. Reals (honest statements) are much more secure. People often choose to believe in a comfortable and/or familiar lie than in a disturbing real. To … Continue reading →

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Thinking about lying (and “realing”) . . .

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Although very few people will admit that they like lies and enjoy lying, dishonesty is quite common. Liars are fantasy writers, even if they never touch a pen or a keyboard. Some people lie so much that they create a … Continue reading →

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What is a person?

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

A human being is amazing,Making individual choices,Having feelings and thoughts,Able to comprehend conceptsAnd communicate ideas and information.Learn to appreciate this creature,For you are oneAnd so am I.

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Inner awe-ability

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ponder the aweThat stirs within youAt the sightOf nature’s beauty,Inner glimpses ofMajesty and splendor,Beyond all reason,Defying your logic,Intangible but stillDeeply and delightfully real.Cultivate that senseThat you feel inside.Let it grow untilIt dominates your dayAnd overflows throughContinual wonderAnd glorious gratitude. Copyright … Continue reading →

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Word dancing writer

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

I’m dancing nowAs the wordsMove aroundBefore my eyesAnd my fingersGlide with themOn the keyboard —My writing dance floor. Everyone’s a writer — writing their life story by the choices that they make as they dance through the years.

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Choosing choices worth celebrating

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some choices morph into regrets. Some produce reasons to celebrate. (Even if your past choices weren’t worth celebrating, your future ones can be.) The choices you choose to make will make or break you. Put the brakes on harmful choices … Continue reading →

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Colorism: Overcome fear. Take a fearless look at American history.

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

History has divided Americans. Ignoring that history won’t bring us together. Facing it with humility, honesty, and justice will. When it comes to reading, I’m a nonfiction guy (and that’s the truth). Even history that some people don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Recklessness is not courage. Caution is not fear.

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Recklessness is not courage. Caution is not fear. People often try to silence other people by accusing them of being afraid. However, expressing concern and/or caution is often wisdom rather than fear. Frequently, people who accuse others of being fearful, … Continue reading →

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Pentecost is now — 24/7/365

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christianity that’s out of sync with the risen Jesus morphs into self-ianity. For Christians to be in sync with each other, we need to hear and obey the Spirit and humbly and honestly open our heart to each other. To … Continue reading →

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