Tag Archives: inner peace

My Go-To

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m never going to be good enough while living on this planet. I’ll always need mercy and forgiveness. If I write something that offends you, I might even need your forgiveness. But mostly I need God’s forgiveness. He is my … Continue reading →

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Cultivating and Savoring the Good Life in My Heart

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

A carefully cultivated flower garden has no weeds or unhealthy plants. It abounds with stunning beauty. The same ground left unattended becomes a thicket of invasive thorns, thistles, and other destructive undergrowth. The human heart is the same. Left unattended … Continue reading →

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I Watch and Listen to Someone Special

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to watch and listen to someone special. But not just to unwind after a demanding day. I do it all the time. Keeping my eyes and ears attuned to this person keeps me from getting wound up in … Continue reading →

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Spreading Good News for Free

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

I don’t need to be paid to spread good news. I do it for free. Bad news seems to be everywhere. We need some amazing news to encourage us. Many years ago, I found the best news ever when I … Continue reading →

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Tattoos Decorate the Skin, but God Heals and Changes the Heart

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Pharisees wouldn’t hear or see what Jesus was truly saying and doing. Will you? You can be a hearer and a seer. Set aside your opinions. Look beyond borders. Listen to God’s inner voice. View from His perspective instead … Continue reading →

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The Experiences in Life That Have Helped Me Grow

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Many experiences in life have helped me grow. Most of them are ongoing experiences (not just once and done) and they continue to this day. I will list them in no particular order: These experiences and behaviors come from deep … 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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The Gift of a Calming Inner Presence

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

God has given me the greatest gift. He has come to live in and work in me. I’m standing on the living Word of In-You-Christianity! Live in the In-You-Christianity of the New Testament:* Let God shine in your heart (2 … Continue reading →

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Most People Don’t Know That My Freedom from Guilt Comes from Being Forgiven

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

If we would do as we are told by our conscience, the mental torment of guilt and shame wouldn’t be able to destabilize our mental health. If we would consistently obey God’s moral voice within us instead of rebellious inner … Continue reading →

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Making My Mind Mind Me

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love challenges. If a game (or if life) is too easy I get bored with it. I love the daily challenge of making my mind mind me. My mind is stubborn and wants to do whatever it wants, even … Continue reading →

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