Monthly Archives: January 2021

Beyond the verbal mauling, Jesus is calling

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

I want to live in a country of great kindness, not a hate-filled one! Too many Americans are running with the bullies–trampling each other with arrogance. It doesn’t appear that America has increased in greatness lately. We’re spiraling down. Today’s … Continue reading →

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O, what a good boy am I (isn’t the real plum line)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

“What a good boy am I.” –Little Jack Horner as he sat in the corner of self-righteousness, practicing situational ethics and setting his own plumb line. Feeling pious, doesn’t make me right. The feeling of self-righteousness is deceptive and makes … Continue reading →

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Feelings, when blindly followed, are dangerous

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

Feelings are frequently false. When blindly followed, they can fake you out while filling you with arrogance. Our anger often confuses and deceives us, but kindness can guide us to truth. Beware of people who deceive people with false prophesies … Continue reading →

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Freedom of screech?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

We have the freedom of speech, not the freedom of screech. Stop the angry words. Just because you’re being provoked to anger, you don’t have to give in to it. Be insighted to compassion from within, not incited to hate … Continue reading →

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Have the courage to be a peacemaker

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

It takes rare courage to be a peacemaker. Rise to the call! The demon of targeted hate, has tormented Americas far too long. Peacemakers liberate people from the demons of hate and prevent much misery. All that’s needed for conflict … Continue reading →

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Spirit-led community overcomes divisiveness.

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

Spirit-led people live differently than people who follow their own desires. Spirit-led community is a gathering of people, connected heart-to-heart by Jesus. Far too often, church is a substitute for Spirit-led community. Spirit-led community can only occur with humility. Pride … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about disagreement & cheating

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you’re secure in your beliefs, you won’t feel threatened by people’s opinions. If you connect with people heart-to-heart, disagreement is of little importance. Dishonest people think cheating is rampant because they do it themselves. Fake accusations of cheating aren’t … Continue reading →

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False prophets & self-deception

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

False prophets come in all shapes and sizes, wearing political and religious disguises. They stir up anger and hatred toward people, ignoring that, “God is love.” Perhaps the worst false prophet is self-deception. When circumstances prove false prophets wrong, they … Continue reading →

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Entertainment is a poor substitute for awe

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

The less we welcome awe, the more we feel the need for entertainment. However, entertainment is a poor substitute for awe. The person who is not amazed by anything at all, is bored. Amusement gets old, but amazement is always … Continue reading →

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