Category Archives: joy of the Lord

The Joy of Discipleship

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

In the lightLife is bright.Be made new.Learn to seeThings from God’sPoint of view.His insightBrings joy.(2 Corinthians 4:6) Jesus said that His disciples would have joy and that their joy would be full. (John 15:11) The Bible says that Christ’s disciples … Continue reading →

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Joy Gets Me Through Life’s Hard Times

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

When I pursue happiness in happenings nothing much happens. O, I might experience a laugh or two and a little pleasure here and there but nothing long lasting. Years ago, when I quit seeking happiness and began to seek first … Continue reading →

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The Joyful Apprenticeship

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is a common belief that happiness happens through the lucky happenstance of happy happenings — that happiness depends on pursuing and finding comfortable and enjoyable, long-lasting situations. That’s a misconception. Happiness is an inner attitude built on gratitude. If … Continue reading →

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The Best Medicine

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

Keeping my heart uplifted, encouraged, and cheerful fills me with joyful laughter throughout each day. King Solomon said: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22) Letting the risen Jesus put His … Continue reading →

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The Subconscious Law Against Pure Joy

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Little children experience pure joy. You can see true happiness shining on their faces as they spontaneously play. Yet as we grow toward adulthood that joy is slowly toned down until it is mostly lost. It’s as if there is … Continue reading →

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Joy Beyond Cartoons (And Self-Medication)

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

True joy comes from more than food, drink, entertainment, and self-medication. Life is more than food and the body more than clothes. (Matthew 6:25) Christians are supposed to break the human cycle of looking at and depending on the things … Continue reading →

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My Favorite “Inner-net” Site Is Joy.Jesus!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Find joy in low places! Luke 19:6 tells us that Zacchaeus came down from his tree and gladly welcomed Jesus. Perhaps we should do likewise. If you want to be strong in the Lord, humble yourself, (James 4:10) come down … Continue reading →

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If You’re After Laughter . . .

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

Laughter comes in many forms from various sources. It can come as pride, mockery, manipulation, anxiety, insecurity, drunkenness, or even vulgarity. Laughter can also come as innocence, happiness, sincerity, kindness, wholesome pleasure, delight, and spontaneity. Pure, blameless laughter that overflows … 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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