Category Archives: positive thinking

My Thinking Shapes My Life

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

A blind mind thinks without insight. I try not to do that. I make it my goal to think God’s thoughts. I have found the best book for God’s thoughts is the Bible. It helps me connect with God the … Continue reading →

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Neighborly Advice

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is still hope and joy in this world. Caring and compassionate neighbors can help you find it. Focusing your fixationOn positive expectationIn a negative situationWill change your narrationAnd minimize frustration. Strong faith-filled evaluationWill bring hopeful expectationTo a difficult situation.Align … Continue reading →

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My Definition of Fun

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

5 things I do for fun: Grace givesAll the glory,All the credit,All the merit,For ever and everTo Jesus! Grace is released according to God’s power “that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) It is unmerited access to a personal … Continue reading →

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Giving Million-Dollar Smiles

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

Gratefulness is greater than grumbling and grumpiness. Yesterday I was in the uncomfortable situation of a long day of standing and waiting and all I wanted to do was to grumble and complain. (That’s why I didn’t post on yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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I put off thinking negatively about things

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being quick to be negative is not a nice thing. There’s so much that troubles me about the world today–unkindness, hostility, anger, hatred, bullying, cruelty, violence, wars, and rumors of wars (especially concerning politics). I could easily let my mind … 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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Pascal wrote a book called “Pensées” (French for “thoughts”). Here are some of my “Pensées”

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve Simms

Several months ago, God spoke clearly in my heart words that I didn’t want to hear: “Try less; trust more.” I’ve always been a person of great effort and persistence, so it is difficult to lay my energy down and … Continue reading →

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Mental wealth makes your heart rich

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

Mental wealth matters. Make your mind a treasure chest of beautiful thoughts. It’s good to have money, but mental wealth is more important. Too many people hope for riches instead of enjoying the riches of hope. Peace of mind is … Continue reading →

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Your mental bouquet

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every dayYou pickYour own bouquet,WeedsThat plantThe seedsOf misery,Or flowersOf kindnessAnd hope. Filling your mindWith bouquets of weedsOnly succeedsIn making you miserable. EverydayGather good thoughtsInto a fragrantAnd beautiful bouquetOf inner peaceAnd make itThe centerpieceOf your mind. In a balanced bouquetAll the … 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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