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10 year anniversary on Word Press

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thank you, Word Press, for supporting my blogging for 10 years! You offer a great platform for freedom of speech and I appreciate it! I love being able to share Free Gas For Your Think Tank and hopethoughts.com. Here’s to … Continue reading →

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Desire or conscience–which leads you today?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Not getting what you want is often a blessing in disguise. Some desires are helpful; others are harmful. It helps to know the difference. Satisfying a wrongful desire, doesn’t end it. Instead, its demands return even stronger. Wanting more can … Continue reading →

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Host people with hospitality (don’t roast them with rage)

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Recurring bad behavior isn’t a mistake. It’s a choice. If we would behave, the way we think others should behave, the world would be better. Change your behavior from hostile to hospitable and people will respond differently. Are you hosting … Continue reading →

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Something to agree on

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Everyday you’re alive, You can do more than just survive. Appreciate the blessings that arrive Disguised as ordinary human beings. Repair your heart connection So you can defeat Inner insurrection That tries to overthrow Genuine affection. I’ve never enjoyed insulting … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace @ President Biden’s inauguration

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

“That saved a wretch like me . . .” is not just lyrics that Americans sang with Garth Brooks at President Biden’s inauguration. It’s an admission that we humans all need to be set free from the power & corruption … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for behavior modification

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Anger, anger everywhere, without a kind thought to think. Lord, have mercy on us. To say you love God, but live without being honest and compassionate, is hypocrisy. People who consistently do a bad thing, tend to ease their conscience … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle quicksand lurks in dark places

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Some behaviors are like quicksand. They lure you in and then gradually pull you under. Behaviors motivated by feelings and/or desires, are often harmful. We have the right to agree or disagree with people’s behavior, but we don’t have the … Continue reading →

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Reckless speech is costly

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Reckless speech is as dangerous as reckless driving. Caution matters. Angry, hostile words, cause combative situations and destroy relationships Attacking people with a verbal log isn’t dialogue. It’s bullying. Unfortunately, the freedom of speech seems to have become more about … Continue reading →

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MLK acrostic

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

celebrate MLK M — Movement toward justice,L — Loving, nonviolent resistance,K — Kinship of humanity.

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Free speech, used carelessly, can be very costly

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

The freedom of speech isn’t a victimless right. When abused it can do much harm. If you can’t disagree with politeness, you have too much uptightness. Before you fight, try being polite. “Speaking the truth in love” is powerful. Verbal … Continue reading →

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