Tag Archives: self-help

An unmanaged mind is like

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Steve Simms

Unmanaged minds are everywhere, Swerving from side to side, Like a car being driven By a distracted driver, Only one close call Away from disaster. An unmanaged mind does to brain chemistry What an uncontrolled plane does to flying — … Continue reading →

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There is none so bland as he who will not see . . .

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

Let the bland eyes see! Society hypes up the bland while suppressing and holding down life’s most exciting aspect — the splendor, magnificence, and creativity of God that surrounds us in nature and is suppressed in our minds and souls.  There … Continue reading →

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Inner peace, joy, sincerity, contentment, & satisfaction . . .

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

Inner peace, joy, sincerity, Contentment, and satisfaction, Are rare qualities nowadays; Because they can’t be taught or bought. They’re caught and grown Within humble, honest hearts In touch with the sweetness And presence of God.

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Roundabout/Round Robin Meetings Release Creativity & Power

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

Roundabout/round robin meetings are powerful tools for being healed from life wounds, overcoming issues, and experiencing freedom and joy. (Some people call them support groups.) –The battle between good and evil is not nation against nation or law enforcement against … Continue reading →

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Life Works Better When Ego Is A No-Show

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

Life works better when your ego is a no-show! When you set aside your ego, your soul can flow and soar in the Spirit. To follow Christ is to say no to ego. It is to bring your thoughts, desires, words and … Continue reading →

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Never give up! — If you retreat & don’t compete to delete self-imposed defeat, life will beat you and leave you incomplete.

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

This thought came to me in the night: If you retreat & don’t compete to delete self-imposed defeat, life will beat you and leave you incomplete. “I love to compete. There is always someone trying to beat me.” –Mark Cuban … Continue reading →

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Intel inside or sin’s hell inside?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

So many computers have “intel inside” (powerful microprocessors). So many humans have “sin’s hell inside” (tormenting microthoughts). Have you “been well inside”? Christ is here.  Hear Him!  His voice will calm your inner storms and give you peace.

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Faith Fighting — How To Be An Inner Winner

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

Faith fighting goes back to the earliest Christ-followers.  Paul of Tarsus wrote:  “Fight the good fight of faith.”  Real faith fighting takes place in the human heart, not in the outward environment or circumstances.  Faith fighting strives to be an … Continue reading →

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Humans Must Compete To Be Complete

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Steve Simms

We incomplete humans must compete to be complete. We have to compete with the gang of 4 — complacency, mediocrity, passivity, and apathy.    These 4 want us to give up before we even get started on our way to … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Freedom Fighters

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Steve Simms

Wanted: Freedom Fighters A culture caught up in cravings, compulsions, and whims needs individuals who will fight to free themselves from the domination of their desires; defeat their self-destructive tendencies and tormenting thoughts; and live a life of inner liberty … Continue reading →

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