Monthly Archives: August 2025

A City of Joyous Hearts Celebrating Kindness

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m looking for a city built differently. Like an ancient man who left his home and family to follow an inner calling, I’m looking for a city whose designer, “builder and maker is God.” His name is Abraham. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in city of God, kingdom of God, Worship City | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I don’t believe the origin of my name is definitive of who I am.

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

As I watched dozens of tree branches in my backyard being moved by the wind, I thought about how beautiful it would be if people would allow God the Holy Spirit to move their heart and continually lead them to … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative names, Holy Spirit, name origins, The Kingdom of God | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Reviving Crushed Motivation

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I am being broken and downtrodden, and my motivation is being crushed I am motivated by a guy named Habakuk and His deep reliance on and trust in the Lord. Habakuk said: Though the fig tree does not budand … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, faith-based, hopefullness | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Finding “Wows” Beyond Streaming Movies

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

Uttering words I struggled to mean (little by little) led me to seeing “wows” on the valley floor of my life even in the right now of my painfilled and broken moments. I was recently reminded that the world is … Continue reading →

Posted in awe, encouragement, gratitude, streaming, thanksgiving | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I Love to Express My Calling

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to express what I feel called to say. Writing helps me to open up my heart and do that. I hope that what I write helps you in some way. I hope it makes you think, encourages you, … Continue reading →

Posted in freedom of speech, human rights, writing, writing advice | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I Love Living on Planet Earth

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

There are so many things I love about living on planet earth. I love the beauty that surrounds me. I love the air that I breathe. I love the kindness of strangers and of friends and of strangers who become … Continue reading →

Posted in heart care, heart health, heart of worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I Feel Inner Peace

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

Through the decades I have come to have inner peace — a sense of joyful contentment — in my life. It hasn’t come all at once, but little by little. It hasn’t happened easily. I’ve kicked and screamed along the … Continue reading →

Posted in inner peace, mental health, peace of God | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I Plan My Goals by Listening to a Voice in My Heart

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

People say, “Listen to your heart,” and “To your own heart be true.” However, many different voices speak in my heart. Some offer good and true advice. Others offer bad and deceptive guidance. My goal is to listen to and … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, sainthood, saints, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lighting Up For Life, Not Just For Emergencies

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This morning I walked out into the slowly disappearing darkness. There as I stood between the dim early morning moonlight and the newly rising sunlight I heard an inner voice say, “It’s all My Light.” I love to let the … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, spirituality, The Kingdom of God | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Quit — To Give Up, To Break Your Word, To Refuse To Hang In There

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Perseverance and faithfulness are rare qualities. It’s easy to quit — to run away — to say that you’ll hang in there some other day. The Bible talks about people who have “a form of godliness” but are “denying the … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, faithfulness | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment