Tag Archives: Blessed are the peacemakers

I Admire Peacemakers

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I admire peace makers in the tradition of Jesus, William Lloyd Garrison, Ghandi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. who boldly speak the truth as drum majors for justice, yet do so with kindness, compassion, and mercy. (Garrison and King are … Continue reading →

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When I was 5, I wanted to be a peacemaker!

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I was five years old, I wanted to be a peacemaker. I used to ask my mother and father, “Why is there war?” Asking that question would break my heart and make me cry. As a little boy, I … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker, peacemaker, we need you (not so much for bullies)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

If peacemakers were honored with the same devotion and passion as war heroes are, the world would be a different place. Perhaps countries need a Tomb of the Unknown Peacemaker. Jesus forgave those who treated Him violently, but He praised … Continue reading →

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Let thoughts fly instead of missiles

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Good and evil are not defined by national borders. Both can be found in every human heart. We humans tend to focus on perceived, external threats to our well being, while often ignoring or defending threats that live in our … Continue reading →

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