Monthly Archives: July 2021

Wholesome silliness is a joyful taste of time (not a waste)

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

Find inspiration.Give inspiration.Live inspiration. Wholesome silliness is a joyful taste of time. It’s not a waste of time. Wholesome silliness is meaningful because it opens the heart to spontaneity, creativity, and unseen truth. Wholesome silliness lubricates life so that we’re … Continue reading →

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I grew up being taught BRT (Benevolent Race Theory) not Critical Race Theory

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

I grew up in Arkansas. There an elementary school taught me what I now call BRT (Benevolent Race Theory): that slavery was kind, paternal, and civilizing for slaves. It was a distorted view of race that took me years to … Continue reading →

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Patriotic fables shout “Don’t turn the tables!”

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

Here’s a mystery of history: To the American revolutionary, a tax on tea was “tyranny,” but the cruelty of slavery wasn’t. Patriotic fablesDon’t want anyoneTo turn the tablesSo facts can be found. A slaveWho said,“Don’t treadOn me,”Could beTortured till dead. … Continue reading →

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To let go of regret, reset.

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Regrets are in the past; choices are in the present. Although you can’t undo your regrets, you are free to reset and to make fresh choices today. Self-focus leads to a lifestyle of ongoing “relationshipwreck” — broken hearts, shattered friendships, … Continue reading →

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Is this racism?

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

Racism? A few days ago I was having a conversation with a white woman. When several young black guys walked by, she said, “They make me uncomfortable.” I asked, “Who? “She said, “They might grab my purse.” I said, “Anybody … Continue reading →

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Orchards don’t just happen

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Orchards and vineyards don’t just happen. They must be planted, tended, pruned, and cultivated. The fruit of the Holy Spirit must be cultivated. It doesn’t just grow wild in an untended heart. The fruit of the Spirit is the character … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus happy with church as usual?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Surrender controlAnd rollWith Jesus’ flow. If people gathered to honor you, but ignored your presence among them, you wouldn’t like it. Jesus probably doesn’t either. Without ongoing, personal interaction with the living Jesus, Christianity is just one more religion. When … Continue reading →

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