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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!

Live Lightly

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

Let your eyes fill up with lightBringing sight to your darkness,Rays breaking through storm clouds,Warming your heartWith healing incandescence,Guiding your footsteps with hopeSo you can walk in the light.And be a guide for others.Step out of the shadowsWhere darkness lurks,Into … Continue reading →

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An Apology Can Set You Free

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

We need to realizeIt’s so much betterTo apologizeThan it is to blameAnd to call someoneAn insulting name.When we criticizeAnd attack nonstopWe start to despiseThose who disagree.We shut down our eyesTo God’s love for themAnd don’t recognizeTheir humanity.We start to tell … Continue reading →

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My Philosophy

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Steve Simms

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Unanswered prayer?

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, He told them to ask God for this: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Christ-followers are supposed to pray for … Continue reading →

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Religious Incubators Don’t Make Disciples

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

God doesn’t want churches to be incubators where spiritual babies are kept passive, inactive, and dependent on religious programs. God the Father wants His children to be led by His Spirit (Romans 8:14) so they can be empowered as witnesses … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Freeze Love Dies

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

The world’s conditionCries out for more love.Make the admission;Love is your mission.Overcome evilWith wholehearted love.(Romans 12:21) Because you are alive, you are on a long-term mission trip until the moment you die. God has a purpose and a calling for … Continue reading →

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Travel Through Life With Invisible Armor

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

The best protection in life is invisible because it is inside of you. It’s how you think because the way you think and believe will control how you behave. That, of course, will determine what you get out of life. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit Isn’t a Game or a Theory–He’s Real

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

God the Holy Spirit is experiential, not theoretical. He resides inside me objectively and guides me away from my subjective thoughts, feelings, and desires by His inner prompting. He draws my focus away from myself by keeping my heart ablaze … Continue reading →

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Goals That Deeply Grip Me

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

One of my daily goals is to be kind in all my thoughts, words, writing, and actions. I don’t always achieve it, but I always want to. Another goal is to notice when I have said, done, or written something … Continue reading →

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Recycling

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

What you say and doIs going toRecycleAnd come back to you. Whatever you plantAnd begin to chantIs going to growAnd before you knowYou’ll be full of it. If hate, you’ll get hate;If peace, inner peace.Your life’s not just fate.You’ll reap … Continue reading →

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