Category Archives: mental health

Supernatural hero, Jesus — full of justice and mercy

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

The hero in Christianity is Jesus. Exalt Him! All the rest of us have an equal status as His servants. If any Christian acts like he is superior to you, he’s being led by human ego, not by God’s Spirit. … Continue reading →

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Great minds think! Try it. Put your brain to use

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

A person’s brain can be healthy, yet their mind be troubled by tormenting thoughts. Brian health doesn’t guarantee mental health. An unmanaged mind trends toward chaos. Inner peace requires mental and emotional discipline. An aimless mind wanders like a stray … Continue reading →

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Build better brain boundaries.

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Brain boundaries are standards for what is allowed in your stream of consciousness. Wise brain boundaries improve mental health. If you don’t maintain uplifting brain boundaries, you’ll be harassed by downward spiraling thoughts. A brain without boundaries, like a boat … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the reason I have hope in every season!

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

The church calendar tries to fit Jesus into seasonal categories, but the Bible says that Jesus is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Never make Jesus seasonal! Jesus is the reason I stay excited about being alive! He’s the reason … Continue reading →

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Self-dependency eventually leads to despondency

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you depend on temporary situations for happiness your happiness soon departs. Self-dependency will also eventually let you down and lead to despondency. It’s like your shadow. When the dark night comes self-dependency dissipates. I’ve been deceived and disappointed too … Continue reading →

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My filter keeps me happy

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

I have a filter on my kitchen sink to help make my water pure. I need one on my stream of consciousness to help make me pure. Be the gatekeeper of your heart and mind. Let in the good; keep … Continue reading →

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Distractions are subtractions that take away your sense of purpose.

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you never click the delete icon in your mind, you’ll live distracted all the time. Distraction isn’t a disorder. It’s the lack of rigorous self-control. Look not at what isn’t good to see. Click not where going isn’t good … Continue reading →

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The glory of God’s oratory in my heart

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s thought-voice is audibleAnd you are capableOf hearing it,If you makeYour heart available,Just like you hearOther thoughts in your mind. I’ve never heard anyone preach or speak like the glory of God’s oratory in my own heart. His thought-voice continually … Continue reading →

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Conscience-health issues

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Unfortunately, there’s no World Conscience-Health Day. A healthy mind without a healthy conscience can cause much harm. Without conscience-health, the human moral compass gets way off track. An unhealthy conscience leads to frequent … Continue reading →

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The mental wealth of inner health

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

True mental wealthIsn’t information thatThe mind has memorized,But a mindsetOverflowing with inner peace. Too much analysis can deconstruct awe and wonder and make you feel like your life’s just a blunder. Spiritual blindness may be humanity’s biggest problem. The ordinary-izing … Continue reading →

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