Category Archives: recovery

The Lesson of Recovery

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

If your joy has been lost, it can be retrieved. If your inner peace has vanished, it can be rediscovered When love has diminished it can be restored. If your faith has faded it can be recovered. If the fruit … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Thing I Own Is My Self-Focused Human Nature

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The oldest thing that I own and still use today is my self-focused human nature. I was born with it. The more I give in to it and obey its thoughts, feelings, and desires, the more messed up I become. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Win

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Some people winThe lotteryBut much moneyAnd a long termSpending spreeIs not ableTo set them free.True freedom comesAnother way. Let Jesus saturateYour mind and your heart.And fill you with wonder.As you ruminateAnd constantly ponderHis glorious presence–The Living Word of God! Hear … Continue reading →

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Pets Reveal that Humans Need to Open Their Heart

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

People love to open wide their heart to their pet. Every time I walk in a park, I see both pet owners and passersby showing great affection and kindness to pets. I also see passersby humbly opening their heart to … Continue reading →

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There’s Another King Than Chocolate (Or Any Other Desire)

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

There is another King than chocolate or any other desire. There’s a king beyond your wildest dreams, who can set you free to enjoy life with inner peace and joyous liberty. Follow Him to victory. There’s another kingThan Ceasar.It’s Jesus.There’s … Continue reading →

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Adapting to Change by Putting First Things First

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Put first things first. Desires can be changed. Desires are not a track that people are compelled to follow. It’s a fact that people can and do recover from captivity to various kinds of cravings. Life goes much better when … Continue reading →

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“Think About Things Differently”

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

A fresh new way of thinking can work wonders in your life! Put your life and your thoughts in the hands of the Man who rose from the dead and is still alive and working in the world today! (That’d … Continue reading →

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Can the devil throw you with a stone?

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Attune toChrist in you.Let Him guideFrom insideYour heart.Be Spirit-led,Not desire-led;Jesus-led,Not temptation-led. Beware of the devil’s stumbling stones! What you let Christ do in you is much more powerful than what you try to do for yourself. A plastic surgeon can’t … Continue reading →

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Desperation can lead to freedom and joy

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Your heart-cry doesn’t echo in a canyon of inner emptiness. It continually reverberates within you, ever calling you to wake up to deeper reality. In the recovery community the desperation that leads to freedom and joy is called “hitting bottom.” … Continue reading →

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If people would rely on Jesus as much as they do on alcohol . . .

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Need hope?Too much drinkingWill give you a hangover,But full surrenderTo the ever-living JesusWill give you a gloriousInner makeover! The best wayOut of a funkIsn’t to get drunk.It’s better to chunkThe alcoholAnd let Jesus plunkYour painDown the drain. If you thinkYou … Continue reading →

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