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Black History isn’t CRT. It’s R-U-Willing2C? Happy Black History Month 2022!

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Racial healing must have truth as its foundation. The longer we ignore or deny the cruelty in our past, the more we delay healing. A great nation doesn’t hide the misdeeds of its past. Truthfulness about history matters to it. … Continue reading →

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I was prompted to think about promptings

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

I was reading through Proverbs when a prompting to instead read Galatians chapter five came to my mind. I acted on the prompting. As I read the chapter, the words on the page prompted these thoughts in my heart. True … Continue reading →

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Nations love warfare folly. Now Russia’s threatening it.

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Currently Russia is bringing to light the human tendency to embrace warfare folly–the madness of militarism. Almost 200,000 young people are camping near Ukraine, ready to kill innocent people and be killed, if told to do so. People dressed to … Continue reading →

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The cross on the wall or the Cross that knocks down walls

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Institutional Christianity hangs a Cross on the wall. Experiential Christianity obeys the call of Christ hanging on the Cross. Christians don’t need to see a cross on a wall. We need to personally experience the Cross of Christ ruling our … Continue reading →

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A room with a view of elephants

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every roomComes with a viewOf unseen elephantsAnd overlookedObviousness. See much hope that’s hiding in plain sight. Search for: “Elephants Inspiring The Room.”

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A little thinking about being thoughtful

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Being thoughtful doesn’t mean being full of thoughts. It means being considerate of the needs and feelings of other people. Try some consideration for other people and a little thoughtfulness about their point of view. It will help you see … Continue reading →

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Disconnect from bondage–connect to freedom

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

When hearts connect, love appears. Open yours to God and to people. I think I’m finally learning the art of peaceful bewilderment. There’s much I don’t understand, but that’s okay. When we let bewilderment blind us to hope, it leads … Continue reading →

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The inside-insight-light

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

I believe that all humans are inwardly flawed and need supernatural help to consistently think and do what’s right. Left to our own thoughts, feelings, and desires we will cause pain and harm to ourselves and to other people. The … Continue reading →

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A picture that dropped into my mind 40 years ago comes roaring forth today

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

About 40 years ago an image came to my mind: It was an emaciated man in a jail cell. His hands were grasping the bars and his forehead was pressed against them. He had a desperate look in his eyes. … Continue reading →

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Some super, bowl statements

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

Life’s a salad bowl.Let usFill itWith the thingsThat make us whole. Before you begin to scrollThrough your problems,Count the blessingsIn your bowl! Make it your goalTo use self-controlAnd keep the bowlIn your heartFull of hope. When you feelLike your bowlIs … Continue reading →

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