Category Archives: peace

Muhammad Ali’s words show courage, conscience, & conviction.

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Steve Simms

Muhammad Ali, a man of courage, conscience, and conviction, left us. Here are some things he said: “My principles are more important than the money or my title.” “I didn’t want to submit to the army and then, on the … Continue reading →

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Heroes left out of Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Steve Simms

Are there others who should be remembered on Memorial Day? Have we forgotten about some of the world’s greatest heroes? On Memorial Day we remember those who fought with violence, death and destruction. Perhaps we should also remember those who … Continue reading →

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Palliteration–11 words in pursuit of Christ’s ekklesia

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

Palliteration — 11 words in pursuit of Christ’s ekklesia. (Alliteration is “the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.” Therefore pallaliteration is “the occurance of the p sound at the beginning … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With Hatred?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s up with all the hate, meanness, and cruelty? We see the results of human hatred and cruelty everywhere nowadays — from terrorized and bombed out Syrians desperately fleeing to Europe; to drive by shootings on America’s streets; to random … 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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American Oxymoron, ISIS Videos, Prenatal Dismemberment

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

1 observation, 2 questions, and a Mother Teresa quotation: An American oxymoron:  Our society advocates both prenatal care and prenatal killing. If ISIS made and posted a video of a pro-choice, prenatal dismemberment, would that shock people enough to cause them to … Continue reading →

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Intel inside or sin’s hell inside?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

So many computers have “intel inside” (powerful microprocessors). So many humans have “sin’s hell inside” (tormenting microthoughts). Have you “been well inside”? Christ is here.  Hear Him!  His voice will calm your inner storms and give you peace.

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Enticements or Ethics / Cravings or Conscience / Passions or Principles

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Steve Simms

We live in a society that is big on enticements to follow and obey our desires, but little on ethical living — big on obeying cravings but little on following our conscience — big on surrendering to self-destructive passions, but … Continue reading →

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Boycott Violence! Refuse To Enjoy Violence!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Steve Simms

The seeds of violence and disrespect are rampant in our society — images of violence are a pervading presence in most of our lives. If you and I don’t stop receiving the seeds of violence into our mind, our memory, … Continue reading →

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I’m A Progressive . . . I’m Progressing From . . .

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Steve Simms

I’m a Progressive! I’m progressing . . . From hurt to healing; From selfishness to serving; From discouragement to hope; From fear to love; From tormenting thoughts to peace of mind; From insecurity to faith; From compulsive cravings to self-control; … Continue reading →

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