Tag Archives: peacemakers

Nationalism and War?

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

I believe we humans need more discernment, logic, and compassion when it comes to nationalism and war. If you don’t filter as life slowly fills your cup, you’ll experience darkness and pain increasing within you and around you. Use discernment. … Continue reading →

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War Doesn’t Kill People

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

War doesn’t kill people. People kill people. War is people feeling entitled to proudly and self-righteously kill people. Nations don’t kill people. Their citizens who belong to their armed forces kill people. Bombing is barbaric. It’s a method for killing … Continue reading →

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The Peaceful Purpose of Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To me being patriotic means total loyalty and full, heart-felt commitment and obedience to the highest authority. The nations of the world falsely claim to be that highest authority and convince their citizens to worship them as though they were … Continue reading →

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MLK was a 20th century man who confronted injustice with the bold dove of peace.

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite animal is the dove, because it is the symbol of the power of inner peace. Our world desperately needs peace. We humans need peace with each other, peace in our own heart, and peace with God. God’s inner … Continue reading →

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More humble thought could mean fewer wars fought

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

War fightsViolence with violence,Destruction with destruction,Killing with killing. War enragesAnd engagesThe worst phasesOf humanity. War weaponizes,Dehumanizes,And trivializesHuman life. War villainizesAnd demonizesPeopleTo make it easierTo kill them. Compassion is humanity’s most underutilized weapon. War is deceptive. It’s cruelty and chaos confuse … Continue reading →

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What’s to like in people you don’t like?

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

How you treat your fellow humans, reveals how you truly feel about yourself. You can find much good in your fellow humans, if you look for it. There’s much hurt in the heart of humans. Your kindness can help them … Continue reading →

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Have the courage to be a peacemaker

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

It takes rare courage to be a peacemaker. Rise to the call! The demon of targeted hate, has tormented Americas far too long. Peacemakers liberate people from the demons of hate and prevent much misery. All that’s needed for conflict … Continue reading →

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To blame your foes is to step on your own toes

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you blame your foes for your woes, you’ll step on your own toes! Defy foes. Continually put your kindness under their nose. When you know that your biggest foe is yourself, you don’t feel a great need to fight … Continue reading →

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Both verbal & physical violence exacerbate problems

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

Arguing about issues isn’t the same thing as thinking about them. We need to think. Are you going to argue and insult people or are you going to think and inspire them? If what you believe makes you act mad … Continue reading →

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Christians are called to be peacemakers, not accusers . . .

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus calls us to reach people with His love, not to defeat them with our political views. He said: “Blessed are the peacemakers,” Bless those who curse you,” and “Love your enemies.” I think He meant it. Christians … Continue reading →

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