Monthly Archives: March 2022

The greatest labor shortage is a lack of peacemakers

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

Rather thanChoosing betweenFight or flight,Peacemakers searchFor fresh insight. Peacemakers wake people up to harmony. Troublemakers leave a wake of misery behind them. Peace begins when people refuse to cooperate with evil. When troublemakers abound, peace makers are desperately needed. It … Continue reading →

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Have I been persecuted as a Christian?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Someone asked me if I’ve ever been persecuted as a Christian. Here’s my answer: When I think about persecution, nothing personal pops into my mind. The blessedness of being persecuted for right behavior or being falsely insulted for Jesus’ sake, … Continue reading →

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Don’t carry bitterness in your heart. Work to e-lemon-ate it!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

People who embrace bitterness give up the ability to find joy in life. If you let anger get the better of you, being bitter won’t be far behind. Let hurt make you better, not bitter! Bitterness is a heart-plant that … Continue reading →

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Choose church or ekklesia (They’re not the same.)

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

When Christians lost the word ekklesia and replaced it with the word church, we lost much of what it means to be Christian. It’s vital that we rediscover that lost word: How can Christians be Jesus’ ekklesia if we don’t … Continue reading →

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War welding politicians

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Cowardly politicians who start wars keep themselves tucked safely away from the violence as their decisions unleash death. If the politicians who make the decision to start a war aren’t willing to personally fight in it, why should anyone else … Continue reading →

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The human conscience & American Christians

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

I believe that my conscience is more than “my internal guidance system.” I believe the human conscience is the inner light that Jesus gives to all human beings–the voice of God in our heart. As children conscience is strong, but … Continue reading →

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War’s off target. Bombs away from cities!

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

Artillery, bombs and missilesSound like whistlesAs their thistlesRip the lifeFrom people. Bombs away!Away from babies,Mothers and children.Blow up weapons,Not people. Cities are built for people, not for bombardment. Shameful brutality is often called patriotic during war. War’s off target. It … Continue reading →

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What’s war about? Wipeout!

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

War’s completely unfair. The people who start it Send some people to kill While they stay in safety. Some people are killed. Some lose family members. Many just stay home. And watch it on the news. Some even make money … Continue reading →

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War batters the truth that human life matters

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

People who get caught up in fighting earthly battles have little time to fight spiritual battles and thus surrender themselves to inner torment. The phrase “to die for your country” is common, but you rarely hear the phrase “to kill … Continue reading →

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Poet John Keats, beauty, and forever joy

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

John Keats wrote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It’s loveliness increases; it will neverPass into nothingness.” Those are very poetic words, but are they true? Watching a movie about Mr. Keats inspired these thoughts in me: Unobserved … Continue reading →

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