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Joy Beyond Cartoons (And Self-Medication)

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

True joy comes from more than food, drink, entertainment, and self-medication. Life is more than food and the body more than clothes. (Matthew 6:25) Christians are supposed to break the human cycle of looking at and depending on the things … Continue reading →

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I’m Happiest When . . .

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m happiest when I boldly yet humbly go beyond the veil. My goal is to live my life there day and night. It’s exciting and joyous to focus on the living Jesus and let Him speak in my heart. It … 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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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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