Monthly Archives: July 2025

Self-Improvement Comes from Effective Effort Not from Aging

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

Self-improvement requires both mental and physical effort. The mere passing of time seldom improves a human being. Personal, mental, and spiritual growth require persistent hard work. The promised land that Christians are called to take, the walk we are called … Continue reading →

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Waking Up on Encouragement Time

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Discouragement seems to be the central standard time of life in the 21st century. It’s so widespread that it has turned into a growing mental health crisis around the world. Can discouragement be replaced with hope-filled encouragement? Yes, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Comfort’s Not What It’s Cracked Up to Be

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Comfort isn’t as important as it seems. It’s often a trap commonly called a comfort zone. Comfort zones often lead us to look at life from a distorted point of view. They frequently cause us to cozy into a formal … Continue reading →

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I’m Excited About Hope Beyond Humanity

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve lost my hope in humanity. Looking back through human history up to the present I see that people have produced crisis after crisis. Today because of our technology, communication, and travel many crises (the official plural of crisis) have … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Inner Harmony

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

The only way for Christians to live in harmony with the kingdom of God is to let go of anything that hinders them from listening to, following, and obeying the promptings of God the Holy Spirit throughout each day. King … Continue reading →

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Music That Overflows from the Heart

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love music that overflows from the heart. When people passionately put their whole heart into a song it inspires and touches me deeply, especially when they are openly, freely, and spontaneously expressing deep love and adoration directly to the … Continue reading →

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Life’s Most Memorable Moments

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

Listen. Here and now, you can hear God the Holy Spirit speaking in your heart and telling you His will, calling, and assignments for the present moment of your life. Listen. Then at the Lord’s command say and do what … Continue reading →

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I’m an “Authority” on a Special Kind of Gold Rush

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Several times in history tens of thousands of fortune seekers have left their comfort zone and their homes. With gold fever — a burning passion to find gold — they poured into an area where gold deposits had recently been … Continue reading →

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Divine Romance — Trumpets and Torches

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

A man named Gideon encountered the supernatural God. He listened and obeyed and changed history with trumpets and torches. You can read his story in Judges chapter 7. Here’s what Gideon’s bold and courageous example says to me. Break out … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best way to express gratitude is to directly and verbally communicate gratitude with an open humble heart to the one you are grateful to. Saying “I am grateful (or thankful) to you for reading my blog,” is a rather … Continue reading →

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