Category Archives: positive thinking

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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Discriminate in your reading–plant seeds of hope

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Steve Simms

All reading is not created equal. Discriminate. Find reading material that is hope-giving, uplifting, challenging, and healing. Read books that fill up your heart with love, compassion, and understanding, not books that trash your heart. Everything you read puts a seed … Continue reading →

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When life gives you lemons (16 alternatives to lemonade)

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

We’ve all heard the popular phrase about what to do when life gives you lemons.  But what if you don’t want (or like) lemonade? Perhaps we could learn from inventor, George Washington Carter, (who came up with hundreds of things … Continue reading →

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The Bible & anti-malware . . .

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Daily reading the Bible with an open heart may be the best anti-malware for the human brain. Many people are far more careful to install anti-malware on their computer than on their mind and heart. Don’t give up! Jesus will … Continue reading →

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Search engine of the heart

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

Many moderns build their life on the myth of selective reality. Life goes better when you play your cards from the fact deck. There are many ways to see the same situation and a lot of them are wrong. Seek truth … Continue reading →

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Follow a burning book down the Fire Lane!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

The Bible is the FIRE LANE that will lead you to the living Jesus and help ignite His fire in your heart & life! It’s a living, burning book. Spend some time in the FIRE LANE everyday see for yourself. If … Continue reading →

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Word choice matters

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

Your lingo leads your life. Choose to use uplifting lingo! It’s hard to build a positive life with a negative vocabulary. Bad words don’t produce good outcomes. Your feelings follow the verbiage you daily use and consume. Volatile verbiage creates volatility. Serene verbiage … Continue reading →

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