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Joy Gets Me Through Life’s Hard Times

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

When I pursue happiness in happenings nothing much happens. O, I might experience a laugh or two and a little pleasure here and there but nothing long lasting. Years ago, when I quit seeking happiness and began to seek first … Continue reading →

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The Joyful Apprenticeship

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is a common belief that happiness happens through the lucky happenstance of happy happenings — that happiness depends on pursuing and finding comfortable and enjoyable, long-lasting situations. That’s a misconception. Happiness is an inner attitude built on gratitude. If … Continue reading →

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How I Maximize My Happiness

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I am the happiest when I focus on what makes me happy. I maximize my happiness by focusing on “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Letting Jesus live in and through me makes me extremely happy! Learning to live … Continue reading →

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I Want My Blog & My Books to Help People “Worglee”

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

I coined a word in my book, “Mindrobics–How to Be Happy For the Rest of Your Life” (in addition to the title). (It’s now out of print.) The word is “worglee.” Worglee is the opposite of worry. To worry is … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Told Me to Leap for Joy

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

A man told me to jump for joy when I am persecuted. I’ve discovered that obeying His words by jumping for joy when I don’t feel like it causes joy to jump into my heart and puts a smile on … Continue reading →

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How I Celebrate and Make Everyday a Holiday

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

I celebrate being alive and make every day an enjoyable holiday. You can to. Here’s how: Go through your daily life with never-ending conscious awareness of God, refusing to be distracted from Him! It’s easy to walk away from a … Continue reading →

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30 keys that unlock happiness

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

Words about Jesus without a godly lifestyle are hypocritical. A godly lifestyle without words about Jesus makes people think you’re a good person. Don’t let people give you credit for what Christ is doing in you. Show and tell what … Continue reading →

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My ideal alignment for a wonderful day (in 88 words)

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

From beginning to end, I’ve found that the ideal alignment for a wonderful day is (moment-by-moment) to focus on the presence of the risen Jesus, continually listen to and obey His voice, and fully surrender to His will. I’ve yet … Continue reading →

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When my happiest moments become consistent

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my happiest momentsBecome consistentAnd fleeting joysCome to stayAnd to no longerQuickly vanish away But remain with meThroughout the day,I have to sayI’m truly happy. Obeying JesusIs how happinessCame my way. I’m happiestWhen I’m guilt-freeAnd forgiven. I love to celebrateThe … Continue reading →

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The really happy place is everywhere!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

I meet with God here, there, and everywhere. Throughout the day I seek to stay in His presence and obey the inner promptings of the Spirit. I want to let the risen Jesus be my interior decorator and continually rearrange … Continue reading →

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