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See more with clear vision

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

If your inner light is dimmed, you can’t see clearly, even on the brightest day. Search for light and truth, not self-protection. If you won’t see the other person’s side, you miss out on some of the truth. It’s easy … Continue reading →

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Mental head-butting can be painful

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too much mental head-butting, leaves both “butt-ers” with headaches and heart-break. Unkind debate diminishes heart connection. Listening with compassion enhances it. Humble transparency creates heart connection and heals broken relationships. Heart connection stifles suspicion and subdues anger. Disagreement’s not the … Continue reading →

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Communicate to reconcile, not to fight awhile

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Hostility severs affection. Try not to let that happen. Communicate to reconcile, not to fight awhile. I find it better to ponder people’s thoughts rather than to fight with them. Undiscovered alternatives for healing and reconciliation await those who will … Continue reading →

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Voter anger suppression

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

The love of three fellows (Gandhi’s, King’s, & Mandela’s) Overcame much hate. They were truly great. (Blessed are the peacemakers.) Voters, it’s time for anger suppression. “Love one another.” Anger at how other people are voting is unpatriotic, and disrespectful … Continue reading →

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Christianity beyond religious tradition is something else!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let your spiritual condition grow beyond religious tradition. Religious tradition presents a short-sighted rendition of Jesus. Read the Gospels! O, for the burning faith of the founders of Christian tradition, not just their memory. I love reading testimonies by historic … Continue reading →

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God’s present day intervention (the kingdom of God)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Steve Simms

If we don’t pay attention, we fail to notice many God interventions. Watch for them. The Good News of the kingdom of God, is that Jesus is personally available to intervene in your life and to forgive, heal, and set … Continue reading →

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A lowly title for a blog post about pride

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s humbling to write about pride. When I do, I see it in me. Giving up pride is liberating! There’s no image to maintain. Pride and peace of mind don’t mix. Pride confirms what you believe to be true. Humility … Continue reading →

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Backwards Christianity puts self first

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians ignore the living Jesus and focus on self. That’s backwards. My way is seldom the high way. When I go low, Jesus calls me high. Self is deceptive. When you align with self you miss much reality. … Continue reading →

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Stuck in pride, missing out on self-deprecating laughter

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Pride misses out on the joy of having a good laugh at yourself. (If you won’t laugh at yourself, you’re missing out on a lot of good humor!) Pride feels a constant need to impress. What an unnecessary stress! Pride … Continue reading →

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Jesus doesn’t want us to focus on “self-love” but on “neighbor-love”

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

I find self-focus very discouraging, but Christ-focus extremely invigorating and enlightening! If self-love doesn’t look outward and focus on loving others, it becomes like stagnant water. It needs to flow out of us, not sit in a self pit. Jesus … Continue reading →

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