Category Archives: spiritual health

If you cling to the vine, you’ll be fine!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus is the vine,We are the branches.If we don’t stay connectedWe’ll be mostly unaffectedBy His presence and power. Continually upgradeYour connectionWith Jesus,Refuse to evadeHis presence.Never let Him fadeFrom your awareness. Many Christians live like they’re plugged into a powerless religious … Continue reading →

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When the Cultivator cultivates human heart-soil

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Trust GodTo cultivateYour heart.Let Him pullThe weeds outBefore they startTo overrun you! When weedsAre allowedTo run wildIn your heartPeace and joyDepart. For life-giving cultivationRead the Bible withHeart-warming contemplation,Not theological speculation. Some people let God cultivate beauty within them. Some people … Continue reading →

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The mental wealth of inner health

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

True mental wealthIsn’t information thatThe mind has memorized,But a mindsetOverflowing with inner peace. Too much analysis can deconstruct awe and wonder and make you feel like your life’s just a blunder. Spiritual blindness may be humanity’s biggest problem. The ordinary-izing … Continue reading →

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Fasting, rebellion, evil & the will of God

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve Simms

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that can help you realign your will with God’s. In your daily war of wills, which will will usually win? Your will or God’s will? God’s will is not being done “on earth as it is in … 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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Weakly Reader makes me strong!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

When I was in elementary school we were regularly given a publication called “Weekly Reader.” Did you get that when you were in school? However, as an adult I have learned to depend on another publication — “Weakly Reader.” It … Continue reading →

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SOS! — Society Overthrows Sanity!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Steve Simms

SOS! — Society Overthrows Sanity (Where has sanity gone?) –When sanity seems scarce and you need some security, don’t splash in the stream of senselessness, but step into the soundness of sapience, the surety of sympathy, and the support of … Continue reading →

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Awakening to mental health

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

Awakened with thoughts about mental health: Last night I posted this question on Facebook: “How much evil, craziness, and demonic activity will 21st Century America have to experience before we realize that we desperately need the help of the living … Continue reading →

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Got something stirring in your soul?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Steve Simms
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If there are no demons . . .

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

If there are no demons . . . then why are so many of us humans tormented by fears, worries, anger, bitterness, frustration, self-doubt, self-condemnation, distress, depression, and too many other negative emotions to list? If there are no demons … Continue reading →

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