Have you ever wondered whether you pray like Jesus taught? Do you wonder if you are praying correctly or saying the right words when you pray? If we want to know how to pray correctly, we should read the Bible. The Lord often spoke of prayer in the Bible, and we can see exactly how […]
Category Archives: Live Joyfully
Blog posts by Krystal R Simpson cover a variety of topics to help Christians live joyfully without fear, stress, and regret.
Precisely How To Build Up Our Confidence
At times, we come across individuals who exude self-assurance. They seem to navigate life easily, projecting confidence and a positive self-image, leaving us wondering how they manage to do it because we want to know how to build our confidence. Confidence refers to a feeling of trust in one’s capabilities or the abilities of others. […]
Understanding the Gift of Salvation
I have recently started reading the entire Bible in one year. It’s interesting that humans tend to want to know everything, yet we struggle with obedience. Reading the story of Adam and Eve, I realized that we might have made the same mistake if we had been in their place. However, I am grateful that […]
What Does it Really Mean to Trust God?
Christians often say, “Don’t worry, trust God,” but most of the time, we mean, “Be patient.” We understand that we must trust God’s timing, but many of us use this saying to keep praying while waiting for God to do what we want. When God asks us to trust Him, He asks us for more […]
Overcome Procrastination and Fear
Procrastination and fear are two of the most common obstacles people face. They can keep us from achieving our goals and living our best lives. But there are ways to overcome them. We must learn the three main ways that the enemy sends procrastination and fear and how to combat them with the help of […]
The Gift of Prayer: 5 Points to Remember
Anyone who knows me will say that I am quite the talker. In my house, my spouse usually receives my many words. My loving husband listens to my hopes, dreams, and frustrations. As understanding as my husband is, there is generally a limit to his ability to listen. I am sure others can relate. Thankfully, […]
Deal with Anger Without Losing Joy
As Christians, we must deal with anger without losing joy. Being angry is dangerous. The word anger is only one letter shy of “danger.” Sometimes, we get mad, but we must be careful not to let our rage become a weapon the enemy uses to attack us or others. We must deal with anger without […]
A Joyful Attitude Doesn’t Complain
One of the classroom teachers in a school where I work is a baseball fan, and in her room, there is a bulletin board with a baseball glove and baseballs around it. When I noticed her bulletin board, I was sitting in on a mandatory in-service, and the information did not seem relevant to me […]
Authentic Christian or a Hypocrite?
If asked whether we are authentic Christians or a hypocrite, we should strive to say that we are authentic, but what does that mean? To be authentic means that we are not false but real, genuine, and true to one’s beliefs. The opposite of being authentic is being a hypocrite. One definition of a hypocrite is someone who pretends […]
The Best Way to Handle Work Stress
Do you know how to handle work stress God’s way properly? I had to learn this year as I started a new school year. The beginning of every school year is always a little stressful, but this year, my job changed. Instead of providing speech services to just one elementary school, now, I travel and […]