Monthly Archives: September 2024

Advice to Melt the Ice in Your Heart

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

How do you spell “relief”? Too often it is spelled as “h-e-a-r-t–-h-a-r-d-e-n-i-n-g.” When we humans are in the midst of troubles we tend to cry out to God and allow Him to soften our heart. However, when relief comes and … Continue reading →

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A Tender Heart Gives Me Energy

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

Hard-hearted people create hardship for themselves and others. They wind up shipwrecked within and yet they pretend that all is well. However, I have found that a tender heart gives me great energy! The source of a hard heart is … Continue reading →

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My Favorite “Album”

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

One definition of album is “a blank book for holding a collection of items.” I fill up the album of my memory with the things that I have heard the risen Jesus say and the things that I have seen … Continue reading →

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I’d Like to Be Better Informed About My Own “I Will Nots”

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

“I Will Nots” Pharoah refused to obey the Lord because he had a hardened heart. When God used Moses to tell Pharoah to “Let My people go,” Pharoah replied, “I will not.” The Bible tells Christians: “Today, if you hear … Continue reading →

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The music that matters most

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

Here’s the big picture: Music that is heard by the ears is temporary. Music that is heard with a humble, tender heart can change a person’s life forever. Open your heart to hear the music of “Christ in you, the … Continue reading →

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How I Celebrate and Make Everyday a Holiday

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

I celebrate being alive and make every day an enjoyable holiday. You can to. Here’s how: Go through your daily life with never-ending conscious awareness of God, refusing to be distracted from Him! It’s easy to walk away from a … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Hide So Why Try?

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

If everything about you is already known in the places that matter the most, why try to hide things from anybody? That’s a lesson I learned very early in life, and that realization has caused me to be radically open … Continue reading →

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Invisible Food

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

Humans need invisible food in order to keep hope alive. Burgers and fries (and even broccoli and carrots) don’t offer enough nourishment for people to thrive. For inner healing and mental health, we need to daily dine on the encouragement … Continue reading →

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Running From Self-Righteousness

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

I used to be self-righteous, thinking I deserved God’s approval. Now I run away from self-righteousness every day so that I can rely on God’s mercy instead of my own goodness. Self-righteousness hardens the human heart. It tries to boost … Continue reading →

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I Was Asked If I See Myself as a Leader

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Self-deception is rampant. I want to look beyond myself and my pride so I can discover truth (whether I like it or not). I want to live in reality, not in self-righteousness. Am I a leader? I don’t know. What … Continue reading →

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