Category Archives: joy unspeakable

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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Happiness Comes from Within, Not from Things

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Happiness comes from within. It can’t be found merely in things or circumstances. True happiness has a spiritual component. Keeping in mind that God the Holy Spirit won’t contradict what He has revealed throughout the Scriptures, (Matthew 22:29) it’s never … Continue reading →

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30 keys that unlock happiness

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

Words about Jesus without a godly lifestyle are hypocritical. A godly lifestyle without words about Jesus makes people think you’re a good person. Don’t let people give you credit for what Christ is doing in you. Show and tell what … Continue reading →

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When you have a reason to live, joy is always in season!

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

Seasons of heart-felt joy are my favorite times of the year. When you have a compelling and loving reason to live, “joy unspeakable and full of glory” is always in season. Jesus is my reason to live. The more I … Continue reading →

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I love to wear a sincere smile . . .

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

My two favorite things to wear are a smile and the presence of the One who makes me smile. “Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ.” This statement is found in the Bible (Romans 13:14) and I’ve discovered it to … Continue reading →

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I skip for joy

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every day I work to skip away. I’m a skipper because I try to opt out of life’s distractions. I love to skip the following things in order to make much room for joy in my life. I strive to … Continue reading →

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The awareness that fills me with joyful feelings!

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with the phrase “conscious awareness of Jesus” wandering through my heart. That has influenced how I am now feeling. Right now (and most of the time) I feel very joyful to be aware of the … Continue reading →

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The recipe for joy

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Years ago, I discovered the recipe for joy in my favorite recipe book. I follow that recipe in my heart every day and it never fails to feed me with awe and delight. It’s a simple recipe. Open your heart … Continue reading →

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The really happy place is everywhere!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

I meet with God here, there, and everywhere. Throughout the day I seek to stay in His presence and obey the inner promptings of the Spirit. I want to let the risen Jesus be my interior decorator and continually rearrange … Continue reading →

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Have you been merry lately?

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Don’t worry, be merry! To be merry is to be full of grateful cheerfulness and radiating with heart-felt joy. Without a merry heart merriment is just an empty show. Being merry is the rare but glorious condition of a heart … Continue reading →

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