Category Archives: hope

Encouragement is the Luxury I can’t Live Without

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Encouragement is luxuriously life-enhancing. I love to wrap myself up in it and soak up its presence. It’s an opulent spa for my soul. I make and spend time with encouraging friends. I devour uplifting books and web sites. I … Continue reading →

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Spreading Good News for Free

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

I don’t need to be paid to spread good news. I do it for free. Bad news seems to be everywhere. We need some amazing news to encourage us. Many years ago, I found the best news ever when I … Continue reading →

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My Road to Hope

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Let go and letHope in ChristLive in you,But more than just hope,Let Christ, Himself,Live insideTo direct and guideAll you think,Say and do.Let your hope be builtOn nothing lessThan the rockOf revelationDirectly fromGod the Father.Let Jesus beYour living LordAnd always lead … Continue reading →

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I Admire Transcribers of Hope

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

This world is desperate for genuine, heart-felt hope. I admire people who keep their inner ear tuned to hope and transcribe what they hear so others can be comforted and inspired by it. I love to hear and transcribe the … Continue reading →

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People Who Radiate Hope Bring a Tear to My Eye.

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

We don’t need a lecture about love. We need to care deeply about each other. We don’t need an explanation of what joy is. We need to enjoy life. We don’t need to be preached to about peace. We need … Continue reading →

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Finding Purpose Beyond Rationalistic Materialism

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

When people abandon the idea that there is more than matter and energy behind the physics, chemistry, and biology of the universe, they lose their way. It’s hard to have good mental health when people see no meaning to their … Continue reading →

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The Quality I Value Most in a Friend is True Greatness

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Making People Great There’s nothing great About trying to create Anger and hate. There’s nothing great About wanting to escalate Confusion and misunderstanding.There’s nothing great About working to aggravateAnd berate. There’s nothing great When your main trait Is wanting to … Continue reading →

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Sonshine in my Heart!

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite weather is when I let the Son of God shine in my heart! Here’s how I do that: Christ-followers are called to no longer live according to their human desires but to live according to the desires of … Continue reading →

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Go To Hope!

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

Leisure time is a great opportunity to divert your focus away from stress, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair. There are so many enjoyable activities that can be diversions from the inner pain we carry day by day. However, I’ve discovered that … Continue reading →

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My Hope-Filled Place

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

My Hope-Filled Place My hope is near.My hope is here.My hope is nothing lessThan to live in the presence Of Emmanuel, God with us.The risen Jesus is nowThe ever-presentHope of glory,The Great ShepherdOf the sheep,Powerfully living inside ofAnd personally directingWhosoever … Continue reading →

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