Category Archives: peace of God

I Feel Inner Peace

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

Through the decades I have come to have inner peace — a sense of joyful contentment — in my life. It hasn’t come all at once, but little by little. It hasn’t happened easily. I’ve kicked and screamed along the … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Live Without the Luxury of Inner Peace

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

The luxury of inner peaceWill make your anxiety cease.It’s an extravagant giftThat will give youA life changing lift.Don’t let fearAnd worry siftJoy from your life.Ask JesusThe Prince of PeaceFor His giftOf inner peace. Shake off sad endingsAnd move onFollowing God’s … Continue reading →

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Relaxing inside

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to relax when living in the Western culture that keeps us mentally weary and emotionally burdened. Resting the body seems to have little or no impact on the worries of the mind and the anxieties of the heart. … Continue reading →

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Poems that point the way to peace

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

Inner peaceIs releaseFrom anxiety. Troublesome timesCall for a peaceful heart.A peaceful heart comes fromThe inner presenceOf the risen Jesus,Not from current events. AnxietyMakes timeFeel likeEternity,But Christ’sInner peaceMakes anxietyCease. The risen JesusCan shift the gearsIn your heartAnd drive outAll the fearsThat … Continue reading →

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Living on eagle time

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

–Be an inner eagle–There are uplifting currentsHidden in your mindAnd undetected in your heart,Thoughts of hopeAnd rising streamsOf inner warmth,That can lift your spiritAnd keep it highLike an eagleSailing on the invisibleUpdrafts of the sky.Extend your inner wings wideAnd begin … Continue reading →

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Life is like bowling (inner peace is too)

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

When anxiety strikes, get busy. Spare no time knocking down its pins. You can’t knock down the bowling pins of anxiety if you let your mind roll into the gutter. “Life’s like bowling. A pinsetter keeps setting up pins–negative thoughts, … Continue reading →

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Logical thoughts about mental health

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

Mental malware makes maintaining mental health difficult. Don’t just protect your devices from malware. Also protect your mind. Some thoughts produce inner peace; other thoughts wreck mental health. It’s important to notice the difference. Medication can numb tormenting thoughts but … Continue reading →

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The government shall be upon His shoulders

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men!” The vision of Christmas includes caring for and getting along with all people; and being one with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus prayed for the oneness of His followers in John 17. However, … Continue reading →

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Are the Beatitudes shock words?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

1) It takes both deeply-felt humility and great courage to let God rule & run your life. (“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”) God is like a window but because of our pridefulness, we … Continue reading →

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Be kind — unbind your mind!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Steve Simms
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