Category Archives: spiritual goals

The Hardest Personal Goal

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

Walk in the Spirit The risen JesusIs living in meBut we don’t seeEye to eye.We often disagree.He wants to lead me,But I want to be freeTo do what I wantWhenever I want.He calls me to dieTo my own desiresAnd that … Continue reading →

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Beyond Goal Planning to Beautiful Inner-Leading

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

Holy moly, what a goalie! The most amazing goals transcend our own planning. They arise from within us and lead us forward with a burning desire to fulfill their deep sense of purpose, service, and high calling. They are gifts … Continue reading →

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When I’m doing good things that I’m prompted to do

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

I feel the most productive when I’m doing the good things that I’ve been prompted to do. When I obey the wholesome leadings in my heart, my life begins to flow with positive results. I believe those leadings come from … Continue reading →

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The hardest goal with the greatest joy

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s hard for humans to surrender — to intentionally give full control of our life to someone. Here’s how Jesus Christ states that challenging goal. “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and … Continue reading →

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Inner peace doesn’t come with fanfare. It quietly creeps into the soul like an inchworm.

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Steve Simms

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” -Colossians 3:15

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7 Characteristics of Soul Goals (That Turn SMART Goal Setting Upside Down)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Spiritual goals go by different rules than traditional goal setting. The 7 characteristics of soul goals turn goal setting upside down! There is a popular acrostic that teaches that goals need to be SMART:  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, & Time based. … Continue reading →

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