Category Archives: peace of mind

MLK was a 20th century man who confronted injustice with the bold dove of peace.

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite animal is the dove, because it is the symbol of the power of inner peace. Our world desperately needs peace. We humans need peace with each other, peace in our own heart, and peace with God. God’s inner … 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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To experience Christ’s peace you must believe that it exists.

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

Everything thatI have ever achievedIs like nothingCompared to whatI’ve freely receivedFrom the risen Jesus. You can’t experience Christ’s inner peace if you refuse to believe that it exists. Until you humbly receive the grace to begin to experience and obey … Continue reading →

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A hope destroying mindset or mental health?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

A hope destroying mindset isn’t good for your mental health. When guilt is denied or hidden, it leads to inner torment; when sorrowfully and openly admitted, to inner peace and mental health. Step out of the entangling net of regret. … 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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The beauty of hearing beyond words

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

A lot can happenIf you will listenTo silence. Let stillnessSettle your inner storms.Then in the quietEnjoy the sweetnessOf peace. Be stillUntil the hushOf unhurried silenceOpens your heartTo awe. The beautyOf peaceful silenceIs beyond words. All isn’t quiet in silence.If you … Continue reading →

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Inner peace talk (a key to curtailing violence)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

When hearts are at peaceViolence and evil cease. Human heartsAre made to radiateLove and peace,Not to shut downAnd suffocate. Hard heartsBuild wallsThat block the wayWhen peace calls. Making peaceIn your own heartIs a lost art.Today many peopleAre falling apart. Modern … 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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Fight within to win without!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

If you’re looking for a fight, fight to overcome your attitude of hostility toward people. Real victory doesn’t come from arguing with and trying to overcome people. It comes from overcoming your inner enemies. Fight within to win without! When … 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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