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The Skill of Seeing Goodness as a Thrill

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

Badness has a thrill that goodness often seems to lack. When tempted between the choice of right or wrong, wrong frequently appears to be the most exciting choice; right, the dull and boring one. It takes skill to see beyond … Continue reading →

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4 ways to deal with sin: Lie, justify, boast, or repent

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Here are four ways that we can deal with our sin (wrongful attitudes and behaviors). 1) We can lie about our sin and deny it or ignore it. 2) We can justify it by offering many excuses and/or blaming. 3) … Continue reading →

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