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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!

The “Ize” Have It! (Setting My “Ize” on Christ)

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

The “Ize” Have It! Which ize are you looking through? Open your eyes and see supernaturally. Jesus didn’t die and rise from the dead so people can intellectualize, theorize, and theologize about Him. He lives so people can realize and … Continue reading →

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Garden Conversation

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

The following garden conversation was a bad start. But you can have a new start! Three kinds of voices–God’s, the devil’s, and human voices– in a garden conversation changed humanity forever. God told Adam he could eat the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Food for Thought

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

What’s the healthiest food for thought? I believe it is whatever is true, honest, just, pure, and lovely. I feed my mind with hope, love, encouragement, kindness, compassion, goodness, and a big helping of joy for dessert. When people are … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Discipleship

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

In the lightLife is bright.Be made new.Learn to seeThings from God’sPoint of view.His insightBrings joy.(2 Corinthians 4:6) Jesus said that His disciples would have joy and that their joy would be full. (John 15:11) The Bible says that Christ’s disciples … Continue reading →

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Metal Keys, Key Cards and Electronic Keys

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

The key to keys is that they are designed to let people in and keep people out. They are practical, not theoretical. Keys are designed to be used in your daily life. They’re not supposed to be continually researched, examined, … Continue reading →

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Without Love We Become False Prophets

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

Be awareOf Christ’s presence.BewareOf false prophets.Christ in youWill heal your soul.False prophetsWill deceive you. Jesus warned against false prophets. But Christians mostly ignore His warnings and act like anyone called a pastor or preacher, and anything called a church, is … Continue reading →

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Being Spontaneously Spirit-Led

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing so spontaneous as being spontaneously led by the Holy Spirit. Obeying inner promptings from God produces amazing results. When a prompting comes to you that aligns with the love and character of Jesus Christ and with the overall … Continue reading →

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My Self-Care Is to Rely on Jesus

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Rely on the risen Jesus without reservation. Keep your heart full of hope (Romans 8:14) while cultivating and maintaining a deep awareness of your great need for His sacrifice on the Cross and His supernatural presence and healing power day … Continue reading →

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Corruption isn’t Christian

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

Corruption isn’t Christian. It should never feel like home. To be comfortable with corruption is to be captive to deception. If you’ll meditateOn the risen ChristAnd not hesitateTo do what he says,He will saturateYou with his pure loveAnd you’ll radiateHis … Continue reading →

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The Earlier You Discipletize Your Life, The Better

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus doesn’t want His followers to monetize their faith the way prosperity preachers do. (Matthew 6:24) He wants them to let Him “discipletize” their faith. (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus wants His people to prioritize listening to (John 10:27) and obeying His … Continue reading →

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