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Cross eyes — looking at Jesus there

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pondering JesusHanging unjustly on the cross,Releases an upheavalOf inner light. Jesus shocks and shakes upThe psyche of thoseWho read the GospelsWith an open heart. Our sense of alienationCan be erasedBy a full embraceOf Christ on the cross. A crucifixPondered deeplyCan … Continue reading →

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Is your mind like a refrigerator?

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

Our mind is like a refrigerator. When we open the door a light comes on, yet we’re not brave enough to discover all that’s inside. Say yesTo feelingsThat give hopeBut to thoseThat make itHard to cope,Say nope. Notice your thoughts … Continue reading →

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Mind lectures or heart lessons?

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

There’s a lesson there.Life is teaching everywhere.Breathe in wisdom like the air. Information shared from the mind reaches a mind. A message shared from the heart reaches a heart. It good to learn how to spel. It’s better to learn … Continue reading →

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We can make choices that tie us down or set us free

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Steve Simms

You can try to force life to fit your definition of happiness, or you can simply enjoy being alive. You can began to take control of your thoughts, emotions, and desires, instead of letting them control you. A person isn’t … Continue reading →

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Introspection–inner inspection to make life better

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

People who seldom search for wisdom inside themselves, leave much happiness on the shelf. If you never do an honest inner inspection, some introspection and self-examination, there’ll be much you don’t know about yourself. Mindfulness is observant. Mindlessness isn’t. Just … Continue reading →

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Church is like speed dating

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

Church is like speed dating: sit and hear a few generalities about Jesus and then quickly move on. You can learn information about Jesus thru sermons,. You get to know Him by observing and interacting with Him through out each … Continue reading →

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Self-improvement 6-pack

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

Observe, Experiment, & Learn Observe, experiment and learn how your mind and emotions work. Then you will know how to make them work for you, not against you. Look within you. Alter your thoughts, feelings, and desires until they produce … Continue reading →

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Cruelty free is the best way to be

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

“Cruelty-free” shouldn’t just apply to animals, but to every stage of human life. Society tends to ignore intentional cruelty. In history it was slavery, Jim Crow, and genocide. Today it’s abortion. To devalue human life because of skin color (racism) … Continue reading →

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What makes a great American?

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

If greatness in American history Was measured by How well a person lived by “Liberty and justice for all,” A lot of “great” Americans Would be demoted. Check out my Top 10 Greatest Americans by the standard of “liberty and … Continue reading →

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Optimistic observations about observation

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Inaccurate observation creates many physical, social, relational, mental, and emotional problems. Seeing things more clearly can help us avoid problems. Observation is the courage to see what’s really there, not just what you want to see. Inaccurate observation leads to … Continue reading →

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