Category Archives: racial healing

More “If My people . . .”

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God gives the keys to spiritual awakening, revival, and healing. However, those keys require more than that we quote them or hear sermons about them. They require that we actually do them with an open, humble … Continue reading →

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Skin color is no reason for either shame or pride

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being suspicious of people because of the skin they’re in is to judge them by their color instead of by the content of their character. The color of a person’s skin is never a shameful thing, but corrupt character content … Continue reading →

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Questions about American history that need public answers

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

The history of legalized human trafficking in America is a story that should be widely known and told: The honest story of slavery in America should not be forbidden history.

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Inspired by people who are different than me!

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Human beings are fascinating. I’m especially fascinated by humans who look, think, or act differently than me. Listening to people’s stories and trying to see life from their perspective teaches me so much. When a stranger opens up to me, … Continue reading →

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Strange conversation with a “non-racist” stranger

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

I was in a conversation with a stranger last night. When I told him I was a writer he asked what I write. I had him google my author page. When he saw my book, “Off the RACE Track,” he … Continue reading →

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“The Hate U Give” shows that it’s time to get “Off the RACE Track”

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Steve Simms

The new movie, The Hate U Give, is now in theaters. I watched the trailer and was amazed at how my book, Off the RACE Track, shows how America got to the point documented in this movie and gives some … 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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Track or Treat?

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

If you look closely at history you will noticed that America was founded on a color-coded trick called race. That trick laid the track of dubious racial distinction and distracted us from the treat of compassionate color-caring and equality. Perhaps we … Continue reading →

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E-race card

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

America needs an e-race card. A psychological app to erase the myth of race. When people are negatively labeled by their skin color, the race card is displayed on their body, like a giant tatto. Before there was race baiting, … Continue reading →

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Is race a myth?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

This week’s episode of Crazy Bible Stuff discusses one of the world’s biggest problems race. Is race even real?

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