Richard Sims

When My Faith Crumbles, I Return to Psalm 91

Posted on March 22, 2026March 24, 2026 by Richard

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series Songs for the Soul: Six Psalms That Shape Our Faith

Psalm 91 is another of the psalms that I have underlined and highlighted in my Bible, one that I’ve turned to many times through the years. Its theme is security — God protects those who abide in him. My parents tell me that when I was two years old, we were driving around town in…

Facing Fear with Faith: Finding Courage in Psalm 27

Posted on March 7, 2026March 10, 2026 by Richard

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Songs for the Soul: Six Psalms That Shape Our Faith

“What are you afraid of?” That’s a question I heard lots of times when I was a kid, especially when another kid was daring me to do something. “Come on, Sims, what are you afraid of?” The result of that question was that I either did something dumb or got teased for being afraid to…

Psalm 110: David’s Vision of the Coming Christ

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 by Richard

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Songs for the Soul: Six Psalms That Shape Our Faith

Once upon a time, I worked for a company that designed and installed audio, video, and lighting systems in businesses, government facilities, and churches. I had the opportunity once to be interviewed about one of our projects. I thought it would be fun. After all, I’d never been interviewed before. I’d never been quoted in…

When the Wicked Prosper and the Faithful Struggle

Posted on February 15, 2026February 17, 2026 by Richard

This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series Songs for the Soul: Six Psalms That Shape Our Faith

We’ve all seen it. Powerful and wealthy people who are far from God have everything they could want in this life, and believers who follow God as best they can struggle through with little or nothing. We often ask why. We see people who cheat and lie, run others over, and seem to be winning…

Search Me, Know Me, Lead Me

Posted on February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 by Richard

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Songs for the Soul: Six Psalms That Shape Our Faith

There were times in my childhood when I was convinced that my mom had eyes in the back of her head. I couldn’t get away with anything. It was like she knew what I was going to do before I did it. Once, when I was about to touch a plant that I wasn’t allowed…

More Than a Checklist: Letting God’s Word Change You Daily

Posted on February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 by Richard

Whether you’ve been reading the Bible for years or struggle to stay consistent, this post shares practical ideas to help you build a daily habit and meet God in His Word.