Tag Archives: rejoice in the Lord always

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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Finding “Wows” Beyond Streaming Movies

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

Uttering words I struggled to mean (little by little) led me to seeing “wows” on the valley floor of my life even in the right now of my painfilled and broken moments. I was recently reminded that the world is … Continue reading →

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The ongoing Jesus thrill makes joy real!

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

If anythingTries to chillYour Jesus thrill,Don’t sit still,Run! Christians don’t need to imagine the thrill of encountering the risen Jesus. We’re invited to continually interact with Him. No one can thrill a human heart like Jesus. Let Him electrify you … Continue reading →

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