Category Archives: kindness

Marsh Madness

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

O, the glorious valueAnd amazing treasureOf every human being,Even when it’s unseenAnd unappreciated.Even people society rejectsContain the image of GodBuried beneath their brokenness,Yet still present in their pain.Love finds, beholds, and respectsThe Creator’s work and reflection,No matter how dim,No matter … Continue reading →

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“Love your enemies” is a call to be kind-frontational

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

When people are bluntAnd confrontWithout kindnessIt’s an affront.Keep kindness up front. Some people harden their heart into a heavily fortified fort and live continually in their confront zone. Get out of your confront zone. Learn to kind-front people. Kind-frontation occurs … Continue reading →

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Playing the erase card

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Steve Simms

Play the erase card. Forgive people who have hurt or offended you. Disrespect makes fairness difficult. People who disrespect others reveal their own insecurity and fear. Two or more people won’t ever agree on everything, but their disagreement never needs … Continue reading →

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Insults, race, disagreement, politics, and history

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Steve Simms

It takes no brains, no heart, and no character to call someone a demeaning name. However, if you feel a need to insult people who disagree with you, perhaps you’re not very secure in your beliefs. It’s easier to insult … Continue reading →

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What they’re saying about Off the RACE Track

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Off the Race Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind is a kind, nonpolitical, and inspiring resource for racial reconciliation and healing America’s racial wounds. Here is what people are saying about it: Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, first black National Commander, The Salvation … Continue reading →

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A fresh, non-political look at race

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

Talking about race doesn’t have to be political, stressful, or confrontational. It can be encouraging and healing. Check out my new book — Off The Race Track–From Color-Blind To Color-Kind at this link.

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Lookin’ like a Christian?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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For the best defense, don’t take offense

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

Life offers many opportunities to be offended. Try not to take them. Taking offense is a huge expense that can bankrupt relationships and separate friends. The “take offense — get angry — hold resentment” sequence doesn’t make sense. Perhaps we should … Continue reading →

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Be a fruity Christian

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

There’s no better stuff than the fruit of the Holy Spirit. But you often need to go out on a limb to get it. After all, that’s where the fruit grows. Are you ready to be a fruity Christian? “But the … Continue reading →

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21st century proverbs: “So many words, so little love language.”

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Steve Simms

So many words; so little love language. Hope = Having Ongoing Positive Expectations. Emotional pain’s an alarm letting you know that you’re ignoring faith, hope, & love. Greatness & meanness are opposites. Combativeness creates defensiveness & disunity. As an alternative … Continue reading →

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