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The Custom of Being Kind When Insulted

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s a custom that used to be common among an ancient group of people, but it has been very rare in most cultures throughout human history. It’s the custom of being kind to people who say and do unkind things. … Continue reading →

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Be Grudge-Free (Even During Election Season)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

God gives people free will. He doesn’t force us to behave a certain way. Instead, He demonstrates His love to us and asks us to follow and obey Him voluntarily. People who claim to love God need to respect people’s … Continue reading →

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A Lifestyle of Intentional Kindness

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Instead of an occasional random act of kindness, my goal is to live a daily lifestyle of intentionally being kind to everyone I encounter (whether I want to be kind to them or not). Unfortunately, I fall short of that … Continue reading →

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Marsh Madness

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

O, the glorious valueAnd amazing treasureOf every human being,Even when it’s unseenAnd unappreciated.Even people society rejectsContain the image of GodBuried beneath their brokenness,Yet still present in their pain.Love finds, beholds, and respectsThe Creator’s work and reflection,No matter how dim,No matter … Continue reading →

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It’s time for strong, bold talk about unkindness

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Steve Simms

Unkindness is weakness. It takes no strength to be cruel. To be unkind to people is to invite them to be unkind to you. Unkind words publicly display a lack of the courage to care. Unkindness is egotistical and selfish. … Continue reading →

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