Tag Archives: peacemaking

Understand– stand under kindness to overcome hostility

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perhaps people don’t understand each other because they don’t want to or try to. Perhaps when anger flares up we should tuck it back in & obey Jesus’ command to “love your enemies.” If people do their own thing, feelings … Continue reading →

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Belligerence boomerangs, loving humor heals

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

A belligerent leader generates and emboldens belligerent followers. Before you embrace bombastic and belligerent boastings engage your brain. Belligerence tries to justify itself by insulting its opponents. Belligerence boomerangs. When people enjoy warm-hearted humor together, then anger and belligerence diminish. … Continue reading →

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Inner peace — a beautiful release that makes anxiety cease

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without peace of mind, life will always seem unkind. Anxiety will make you feel like a victim instead of an overcomer. If you continually welcome thoughts and feelings that disturb your inner peace, anxiety will be your way of life. … Continue reading →

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Care, connection, & community are better than divisiveness

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Even when minds disagree, open hearts find much unity and love. Closed hearts, however, succumb to anger and hostility. I’ve conversed with and listened to people of many different ethnicities. When I do, I’m always amazed at how similar we … Continue reading →

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Wait! Get offended later . . .

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

There’s no need to be quickly offended. You can always get offended later. Pride gets easily offended because it refuses to see its own faults. When you’ve been tripped up by truth, maybe it’s best not to jump up and … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker, peacemaker, we need you (not so much for bullies)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

If peacemakers were honored with the same devotion and passion as war heroes are, the world would be a different place. Perhaps countries need a Tomb of the Unknown Peacemaker. Jesus forgave those who treated Him violently, but He praised … Continue reading →

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Let thoughts fly instead of missiles

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Good and evil are not defined by national borders. Both can be found in every human heart. We humans tend to focus on perceived, external threats to our well being, while often ignoring or defending threats that live in our … Continue reading →

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Jesus advocates peace

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus says, “Bless those who curse you.” Wouldn’t that be an interesting policy? Jesus says, “Do good to those who hate you.” Following Jesus is much harder than most people think. “Love your enemies.” If Jesus really means that, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Taking offense is tacky. (Does that offend you?)

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Steve Simms

To take offense is to feel hurt, slighted, or annoyed because of something someone said or did. It’s not wise to be offended. Let’s go beyond taking offence and show God’s love to all. We can disagree with people without taking … Continue reading →

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