Author Archives: Steve Simms

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About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!

Beyond Superstition and Tradition

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

SuperstitionOr traditionCan’t change your heartFor a fresh start! There’s just one wayTo righteousness:Christ within me,Hope of glory!(Colossians 1:27) Can’t follow rulesIn what you do?Make a fresh start.Let the RulerRule inside you.Be transformed byA renewed mindAnd a new heart.(Ezekiel 36:26) An … Continue reading →

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I Want to Mount Up with Eagles’ Wings

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

I want to mount up and soar above every circumstance and situation with the wings of Eagles. The tempter came to Jesus Christ, and he comes to you and me too. (Matthew 4:1-3) He wants to steal, kill, and destroy … Continue reading →

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First Things First

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

Priority One — The Only Necessary Thing Be a Jesus-first Christian! (Philippians 2:9-11) Make unending interaction with the risen Jesus your top priority. (Matthew 6:33) Go beyond bland belief. Begin to rely on and to depend on the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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Where Could I Go But to the Lord?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Careful. Don’t Break the Yoke. To everyone who ever gets weary and burdened, Jesus Christ offers His yoke. (Matthew 18:28-30) A yoke is a device for joining two animals together head-to-head so that they can work together in sync to … Continue reading →

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Funny Things That ChatGPT Says About My Books:

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s what ChatGPT says about my books: Here’s A Fun Annotated Guide to the Books of Steve Simms Below are his major works—each with a playful description, what you’ll get out of it, and who it’s perfect for. Beyond Church: … Continue reading →

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The Name Above Every Name

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer: ‘Thank You, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth. You’ve concealed Your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that’s the way You like to work.’” (Matthew 11:25-26 … Continue reading →

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Still Learning to Listen

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

I love to talk and to write and to express my point of view. I always try to do it with kindness and humility instead of with arrogance. I’m still learning to listen better to people with patience and compassion. … Continue reading →

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The Question I Don’t Like

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

I don’t like the question: “Where do you go to church?” Because I’m excited about Jesus, people assume that I attend a sermon-based church service. I don’t. I’m more like these four undocumented men in the Bible. Four Gentiles in … Continue reading →

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War Doesn’t Kill People (People Do)

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

War doesn’t kill people. People kill people. They are the ones who pull the trigger, launch the missiles, and drop the bombs. It sure would be nice if people would stop the stupidity and waste of war! Jesus is the … Continue reading →

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What Is Success? (A Shift in Focus)

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

Because my vision isDistorted and deceivedI’ve made the decisionTo deny myself andTo trust in God’s visionInstead of in my own. Christians are commanded to stop evaluating things from a perspective that conforms to this world. We are told instead to … Continue reading →

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