Tag Archives: mental health matters

Hope for Homesick People

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

Loneliness is a form of homesickness, of being far from home whether that distance is physical, relational, or emotional. There is hope for homesick people. An ancient hermit came out of hiding to announce that hope to the world. His … Continue reading →

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Freedom, mental health, & hope

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

Mental and emotional bondage restricts freedom. Freedom that doesn’t reach to your mind and your heart is incomplete. It’s good to celebrate freedom. It’s better to live free — without bondage to thoughts, feelings, or desires. It’s hard to dance … Continue reading →

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Pondering mental health

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Your mental health is influenced by the thoughts you think. Improving the quality of your daily thinking will improve your mental health. There are thoughts that are troubling to think, and scenes that are stressful to see. Mental health requires … Continue reading →

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Replace your tormenting thoughts with these hopeful thoughts

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Steve Simms

If churches gathered like Heaven, with people from “every kindred and every tribe,” their example would make the world better. Rather than “follow your heart” train your heart to follow Jesus. Jesus can make the rest of your life the … Continue reading →

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Saying no to the boxes that steal our peace & freedom.

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

When society teaches that getting what we want is more important than doing what is right, injustice will prevail. Sometimes we need to forcefully say to our desires, “I ain’t doin’ it!” no matter how much they cry out for … Continue reading →

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Love, self-control, & mental health

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

When I replace my will with God’s will, my mental health improves. What you put in your body effects your physical health. What you put in your mind effects your mental health. Choose wisely. Don’t believe every thought you think. … Continue reading →

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