Tag Archives: politics

It Wasn’t Great in America When . . .

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

There are many great things about America and its history but guess what. It all isn’t and wasn’t great. I’ve been putting off writing and posting articles like this. That’s because I’ve written things like it before on my blog, … Continue reading →

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I would like to make war a crime.

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

If I could change one law, I would make war a crime — not just certain kinds of war, but all of it. War is cruel. War is devastating. War is the failure of peace and love. As a famous … Continue reading →

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Beyond the verbal mauling, Jesus is calling

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

I want to live in a country of great kindness, not a hate-filled one! Too many Americans are running with the bullies–trampling each other with arrogance. It doesn’t appear that America has increased in greatness lately. We’re spiraling down. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Beyond self-care & self-love, we can find self-reality

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Even with great eyesight, people with blind hearts won’t see clearly. When truth threatens their ego, people often call it a lie. Usually the hardest lies to spot are the ones hiding in your heart. The most important evil for … Continue reading →

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The answer’s not in politics, but in another kind of kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

There’s no adequate political answer for our current situation. We need the answer that transforms the heart — the living Jesus. When “we” means all humanity, many of our problems will fade away. Biblical Christianity has it’s own government. It … Continue reading →

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Political idolatry

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some people believe that their political opinions are based on facts. They also believe that their political opponents’ views are built on fake news. When Christians are unkind and speak or act rudely, it doesn’t make people want to follow … Continue reading →

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Politics & name calling got you feeling down? Get some relief by reading “The Joy Of Early Christianity.”

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

Politics and name calling got you feeling down? Get some relief by reading, The Joy Of Early Christianity @ amzn.to/2nvJX2A.

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Go back to your conscience . . .

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Maybe we should all “go back” to our conscience, our compassion, and our civility. Before you pounce on someone’s post and denounce them as a foe, try an ounce of kindness. Social media is often like keyboard kickboxing without rules … Continue reading →

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Violence, insults, hostility and an effective alternative

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

Violence has always been a part of society, even part of much of our entertainment. Perhaps what we enjoy watching is influential. Humans tend to resort to meanness (and even violence) if we have trouble getting what we want by … Continue reading →

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People’s character is as important as their beliefs. Integrity matters. It’s dangerous to support bad character.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Steve Simms
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