Tag Archives: peacemaking

Some accepted war crimes

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

A few of the commonly accepted crimes of war include: Hating and/or killing human beings because of their national origin. Causing horrific violence, death, and destruction. Glorifying violence. Using national pride to justify vicious behavior. Turning over personal conscience and … Continue reading →

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Verbal battles of the will or compassionate connections of the heart?

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

Our culture produces too many verbal battles of the will and too few compassionate connections of the heart. Unkindness won’t convince people that your opinion is right, but it might convince them that you’re rude. Perhaps there are better ways … 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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A violence weary people

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Steve Simms

VIOLENCE BREAKS HEARTS It’s no time for silence When our screens Continually show cruel scenes And society’s full of Gun violence, Domestic violence, Mass violence, Police violence, Prenatal violence, Political violence, Racial violence, Glorified violence, And violent words. Blessed are … 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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Without the presence of peace, perhaps a do-over is overdue

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

When a godly do-over is overdue, it’s time for repentance. If I refuse to see the evil in me, I can’t accurately see it in others. Matthew 7:5. Anger is a sign of poor self-management — of self-control taken over … Continue reading →

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Freedom of screech?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

We have the freedom of speech, not the freedom of screech. Stop the angry words. Just because you’re being provoked to anger, you don’t have to give in to it. Be insighted to compassion from within, not incited to hate … 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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Thoughts about disagreement & cheating

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you’re secure in your beliefs, you won’t feel threatened by people’s opinions. If you connect with people heart-to-heart, disagreement is of little importance. Dishonest people think cheating is rampant because they do it themselves. Fake accusations of cheating aren’t … Continue reading →

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Fractions, factions, & half-truths

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Half-truths chop reality into fractions and divide people into hostile factions. When people won’t humbly meet around truth, they arrogantly fight over error. Character will humbly embrace truth with grace, not replace it to save face. What you think is … Continue reading →

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