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Good Anger
We all experience anger. Anger is a common human experience. There are many possible provocations for anger. some are legitimate; some emerge from our narcissism All seem rooted in our essential fear of losing something we value. We know… Continue reading
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Politics of Distraction
While We Were Looking Away #RFK #chaos #distraction #politicsofdistraction #ideological Chaos can be an effective way of getting things done while no one notices. Wednesday in America Playlist Continue reading
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The Politics of Compassion: Typical
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If You Are a Leader, By All Means Lead #insurrection #crisis #constitution #trump #newsome
In crisis, leaders must lead, including thought leaders and influencers. So must I. At least, I must try. What Do You Do When You Must Address the Crisis? What If You Are a Steward of Influence? It is seldom in… Continue reading
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Pentecost Message
When you observe a religious ruckus, you might be like the pilgrims to Jerusalem two thousand years ago and ask, “What does all of this mean?” That would be a very good question. Friend Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/tongues-of-fire-and-the-spirit-of-truth-1600341a2b67?sk=47818a468f3d5dbd8482b355726bf1d6 Medium Member Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/tongues-of-fire-and-the-spirit-of-truth-1600341a2b67… Continue reading
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Fresh Air for a Desert People
Some of the preaching I hear is just a lot of hot air. I hate to sound judgmental, but if it is not life-giving, refreshing, and enlivening, what is it? We feel like we are living in a spiritual dust… Continue reading
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Only God
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saint_Mary_of_the_Presentation_Catholic_Church_(Geneva,_Indiana)_-_stained_glass,_Christ_forgive_a_penitent.jp Psalm 22:5 – They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. What was it that our fathers did that brought them into the experience of God’s deliverance? It was very little and… Continue reading
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Cry of the Destitute. Psalm 102 is called, “A Prayer of one… | by Tom Sims , Ongoing Conversation Between Friends | Jun, 2025 | Medium
How do you know that an invisible God who rarely manifests His presence directly and obviously in your life is really hearing and answering? Sometimes it is in the subtleties; often it is in the coincidences; frequently it is… Continue reading
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What Do You Mean by My Neighbor?. Go and Do Likewise | by Tom Sims , Ongoing Conversation Between Friends | Jun, 2025 | Medium
Who is my mother, my sister, my brother?Who is my neighbor, my friend, my another?This is the crux, the crisis, the cross.This is what matters. All else is loss. Medium Member' link: https://medium.com/@tomsims/what-do-you-mean-by-my-neighbor-32767e27adc3 Friend Link: https://medium.com/@tomsims/what-do-you-mean-by-my-neighbor-32767e27adc3?sk=99f9f357c25ad8d3b54492f03eeb1a0d Excerpt We all know… Continue reading
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