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The Dove is a Symbol of Hope and Peace

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The dove is a symbol of hope, purity, and the tenderness of God’s love. A dove with an olive branch represents peace. When the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus, He came in the form of a dove. To quench the … Continue reading →

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Put people in their place–made in God’s image

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

To put people in their place, lift them up. People aren’t verbal punching bags. They’re bearers of the image of God. Kind responses to conflict may not bring peace, but at least they don’t escalate it. To continually fuss and … Continue reading →

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If human lives don’t matter . . .

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

If human lives don’t matter, nothing matters and life is meaningless. The human race does indeed matter — people of every shade of skin, from the womb to the tomb. If all lives matter to you, then the pain blacks … Continue reading →

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Peace thoughts about reducing violence

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Steve Simms

Active shooters are shot full of seething, engrossed with evil, and driven by demons. However, a climate of courageous and compassionate kindness can curtail violence. Humans are attracted to violence, watching it for entertainment, playing violent games, threatening it, boasting … Continue reading →

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What ever happened to the concept of “I respectfully disagree”?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Steve Simms

Demanding that people agree with you is unreasonable and can only produce insincere compliance. Instead be kind to everyone. Anybody can insult, mock, and be unkind, but it takes amazing courage to cross color, ethnic, and political lines with ongoing … Continue reading →

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The Treasure Is Me (And You)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Steve Simms

An amazing treasure has been hidden on earth—unrecognized and undiscovered for years. This extraordinary treasure has been confused with the common and the ordinary. THE TREASURE IS ME. I am a unique person who overcame impossible odds when I first … Continue reading →

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