Category Archives: love

The separation of church and hate

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

The separation of church and hate (and/or political-correctness-warriors and hate) requires speaking the truth in love.  Hate is not based on truth. It is built on deception, denial, disappointment, dishonesty, misunderstanding, pride, prejudice, anger, hurt, impulse, irrationality, and/or insecurity. Speaking … Continue reading →

Posted in anger, compassion, contemporary culture, deception, denial, dishonesty, emotional honesty, hate, hate speech, hater, healing life's hurts, heart-felt love, honesty, hurt, hurt by church, intervention, Jesus, kindness, love, manipulation, name calling, overcoming hate, political dysfunction, popular culture, prejudice, pride, reconciliation, religion, self-assertion, truth will set you free, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The paralysis of analysis or the openness of brokenness?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Our culture analyzes everything. We mentally pick things to pieces. Yet, sometimes our logic locks out love. Love often doesn’t compute — it can be very irrational. Yet love is an essential ingredient for a lovely life! Without love, we’re human … Continue reading →

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The Bible Teaches That Love Is A Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

There’s a popular phrase going around: “love wins.” But what is love and where does it come from? The Bible teaches that love is a fruit of the Spirit. The word Spirit in this quote has a capital S because … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God & The Inner Light

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with a new definition of “the kingdom of God” (one of Jesus’ favorite subjects) running through my mind: –All humans are called to follow and obey the inward King who rules on a throne of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ in you, Christian doctrine, Earlham College, early Quakers, Friends, Guilford College, hearing God, hearing Jesus, John 1:9, listening to God, love, on earth as it is in heaven, Quotations, Robert Barclay, spiritual leadings, spirituality, still small voice, the living Christ, There is one even Christ Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Round About

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

Christ’s presence abounds All around us, Surrounding us with love, But we often miss The resounding sound of His voice And leave Him unfound– Like a diamond in the ground Under our feet!

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2-Way Meetings 4 Meeting Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

We need 2-way meetings in order 2 meet Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments: –2-way interaction with God through worship & prayer, and hearing & obeying His voice. –2-way support-group-style interaction with one another through mutual ministry by allowing everyday people to … Continue reading →

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Good God! We Miss The Obvious!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

God’s glory is prominently posted in all parts of the physical world. Yet we ignore Him and call it evolution. God’s protection has shielded us all through many dangers, toils, and snares. Yet we ignore Him and call it luck. … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, conscience, creation, Creator, Divine creation, Divinity, DNA, God's glory, God's presence, God's protection, God's provision, God's unseen hand, God's voice, God-given, high ideals, human rights, ideals, integrity, justice, liberty, love, missing the obvious, principles, self-sacrifice, values | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

6 Reasons Why The Civil Rights Activits Didn’t Call Their Opponents “Haters”

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

1)  To call someone a hater would have violated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s determination for the Movement to follow the spirit of the Biblical principles of love and non-violence. 2)  Blacks were clearly hated in the South so there … Continue reading →

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I Loved 1,400 Men At A Salvation Army ARC

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Steve Simms

When I was hired as the counselor/chaplain of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Nashville in October of 2002, I had no idea that I would be working with about 1,400 men over the next 5 1/2 years … Continue reading →

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Tell it! Boldly Tell The Good News About Jesus Christ!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

It is necessary to use words!  “Go tell it on the mountain and everywhere.”  “Speak the truth in love.”  “Shout it from the housetops.”  “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”  “The righteous are as … Continue reading →

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