Category Archives: self-help

Open Up to Agape

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Every dayI can open upTo agape. When Christ came to payThe price for my sin,That was agape. When Jesus calls meTo follow and obeyHim throughout the day,That is agape. Every time I prayAnd God fills meWith His joy,That’s agape. When … Continue reading →

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Doing differently

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

It takes courage to think differently than your feelings and the people around you. Dare to think beyond your mimicking mind. Without the willingness to think differently you’ll stay stuck in your old thought patterns. If you want to overcome … Continue reading →

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Aligning with wisdom

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my thoughts, feelings, desires and behaviors are unaligned with wisdom they produce varying amounts of confusion, chaos, and consternation in my life. Therefore, it is important to me to work on aligning my mind, my heart, and my actions … Continue reading →

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The habit of an open heart

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

I pray the Jesus Prayer through out the day and wholeheartedly adore the risen Jesus. The Jesus Prayer is a prayer that ancient Eastern Orthodox monks used to repeat throughout the day as a way to obey the biblical exhortation … Continue reading →

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When human efforts aren’t working

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

When human opinions and efforts aren’t working to solve society’s problems, it’s an indication that we need God’s supernatural help! Human performance often attracts human applause and praise, but it lacks the power of God. “Unless the Lord builds the … Continue reading →

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What can decode me and my identity?

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

As long asOur thoughtsAre a messAnd our inner lifeIs full of stressWe know far lessAbout our identityThan we think we do. When you thinkOther peopleAre very different than you,It’s just not true.We all haveThe same identity–Human. Our prideTends to hideThe … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for the uninspired

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

Inspiration propels you forward. Excuses tie you down. When you’re feeling uninspired, your eyes are closed to the amazing things that surround you. People who are uninspired, quickly get tired. Focusing on problems deletes inspiration. Sincerely searching for solutions restores … 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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Temptations are life’s train wreckers

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

Temptations are life’s train wreckers. They attempt to steal your identity and to make you a prisoner of desires and feelings. People who always cooperate with temptation never realize what a strong force has control of their life. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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