Category Archives: finding purpose

My Job and My Purpose Never Change

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a job I do for free. Day after day it never changes. It’s more than just a job. It’s a purpose. It’s a mission. It’s a calling that continually burns deep withing my heart. My most important job … Continue reading →

Posted in calling, finding purpose, missional, outreach ministry | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Intention is More Important Than Invention

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The most important intention in my life, is my intention to follow and obey my conscience. I purposely intend to live outside of my comfort zone. I strive to always think, say, and do what is right. Every time I … Continue reading →

Posted in finding purpose, meaning of life, purpose driven life, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Technology that distracts me from my purposeful life-track

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Use technology. Don’t let it use you! The technology of distraction has no attraction for me. If you’ve read any of my blog posts, you’ve probably noticed that I have a deep sense of calling and meaning in my life, … Continue reading →

Posted in finding purpose, information technology, purpose of life, technology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I live in order to be able to:

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

I live in order to be able to: (I don’t always succeed at these things, but they are written on my heart and are always my goal.) Neglecting to find a healthy focus for your life will blur your days … Continue reading →

Posted in finding purpose, how to set goals, purpose | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 random thoughts about life and meaning

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

To believe that God isn’t real, that there’s no Creator, is to believe that you (and everything else that is seen, felt, thought, or desired) is merely an accident. Materialists say nothing is real but matter, but they ignore the … Continue reading →

Posted in finding meaning, finding purpose, purpose driven, purpose of life | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some of my frequent God-assignments

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Some of my most frequent God-assignments are: Apologize, Be kind to people who are unkind to me, Read the Bible and let it touch my heart, Pray, worship, and exercise spiritual gifts with my wife. “Consider others better than yourself.” … Continue reading →

Posted in calling, finding purpose, ministry, ministry of the Spirit, purpose, purpose of life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The unnoticed messages in my unplanned selfie . . .

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

While I was working on my book, Elephants INspiring The Room, my wife and I stayed for a week in Foley, Alabama (near Gulf Shores). When we headed north to start home, just a few blocks from where we were … Continue reading →

Posted in finding purpose, God's surprises, meaning, photography | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

When life gives you lemons (16 alternatives to lemonade)

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

We’ve all heard the popular phrase about what to do when life gives you lemons.  But what if you don’t want (or like) lemonade? Perhaps we could learn from inventor, George Washington Carter, (who came up with hundreds of things … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrate recovery, creativity, depression, encouragement, finding meaning, finding purpose, hope, innovation, meaning, mental health note, optimism, overcoming depression, positive attitude, positive thinking, purpose, purpose of life, recovery groups, recovery quotes, self-help, self-help group, self-improvement, self-respect, sobriety, Uncategorized, wisdom, words | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why do we ask why?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why do we ask why? What’s the reason That people reason? If there’s no Meaning or plan Behind existence, Then why do we ask why? Why do our hearts cry For purpose, understanding, Relationship, and love? Isn’t the search for … Continue reading →

Posted in creationism, divine design, finding purpose, Mark Twain, meaninglessness, Messiah, mythbuster, quote, What's it all about | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments