Tag Archives: self-expression

The shadow-land of self expression

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Steve Simms

Self is a shadow-land of light and darkness. Self-expression without discernment is dangerous. If you don’t let your conscience monitor your self-expression, you’ll be expressing much that is a mixed-up mess. Humans express way too much hatred, anger, and hostility, … Continue reading →

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Express yourself or suppress yourself?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Steve Simms

Contrary to popular opinion, continual self-expression leads to depression, stress, and duress. For example, contemporary culture has opened the door to almost unlimited self-expression, yet, rather than producing widespread happiness and fulfillment, we have some of the highest depression and … Continue reading →

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Tattoos, Texting, Talk Radio, Polls, Piercings, Social Media, Reality TV & Other Self-Expression

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

In our contemporary culture of constant, clamoring self-expression (tattoos, texting, talk radio, opinion polls, piercings, social media, reality TV, etc.), there’s no reason Christ-followers shouldn’t courageously and continually express their faith in Christ! I LOVE JESUS! HE’S AWESOME! I WANT TO … Continue reading →

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