Category Archives: happiness

Life Balance Revealed

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

As people something within us wants to live a balanced life. Yet living in a culture of haste, hustle, and haughtiness, it’s easy to get pulled (or thrown) off balance. Personally, I’ve discovered that I don’t have to “only imagine” … Continue reading →

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My Ideal Day

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

My ideal day is when my heart overflows with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” As long as I can remember I have been seeking to increase those qualities in my life. My dad inspired me … Continue reading →

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I’m Happiest When . . .

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m happiest when I boldly yet humbly go beyond the veil. My goal is to live my life there day and night. It’s exciting and joyous to focus on the living Jesus and let Him speak in my heart. It … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Told Me to Leap for Joy

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

A man told me to jump for joy when I am persecuted. I’ve discovered that obeying His words by jumping for joy when I don’t feel like it causes joy to jump into my heart and puts a smile on … Continue reading →

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Giving Million-Dollar Smiles

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

Gratefulness is greater than grumbling and grumpiness. Yesterday I was in the uncomfortable situation of a long day of standing and waiting and all I wanted to do was to grumble and complain. (That’s why I didn’t post on yesterday’s … 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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30 keys that unlock happiness

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

Love, Joy, Inner peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control, Faith, Hope, Confession with repentance, The mercy and grace of forgiveness, Ongoing surrender to Jesus, Being Spirit-led, Flowing with the gifts of the Spirit, Encouraging people to obey Jesus, Praying … Continue reading →

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Expressing Gratitude Through Kindness (And Being Like a Potato)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

I express my gratitude for being alive by trying to be kind to everyone I meet. I have discovered that heartfelt politeness is powerful. If you will without suspicion begin to be welcoming to strangers by showing them warmheartedness, courtesy, … Continue reading →

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My ideal alignment for a wonderful day (in 88 words)

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

From beginning to end, I’ve found that the ideal alignment for a wonderful day is (moment-by-moment) to focus on the presence of the risen Jesus, continually listen to and obey His voice, and fully surrender to His will. I’ve yet … Continue reading →

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When my happiest moments become consistent

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my happiest momentsBecome consistentAnd fleeting joysCome to stayAnd to no longerQuickly vanish away But remain with meThroughout the day,I have to sayI’m truly happy. Obeying JesusIs how happinessCame my way. I’m happiestWhen I’m guilt-freeAnd forgiven. I love to celebrateThe … Continue reading →

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