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 Worry!

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

I misunderstood Christianity until I discovered that . . . Christianity is: * Listening to Jesus, “My sheep hear My voice.”* Doing what He says, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”* An ongoing awareness of the presence of the … Continue reading →

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Some Misunderstood Quotations

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

A Few Reasons Why I Believe Christianity Is Misunderstood Christianity is misunderstood because: * “Love one another” doesn’t mean ignore each other.* “Love your enemies” doesn’t mean to try to get even with them.* “Seek first the kingdom of God” … Continue reading →

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Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading →

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Let God Take Control

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s another way to say Jesus’ main message: God is present to take control. Let Him. (“Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.”) Actively and daily surrender your will to His will. Inner leadings, promptings, and nudges that … Continue reading →

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“Quench Not the Spirit”

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

Sunday Tune-Up and Cul2vate Farm (Part 13 of “The Misunderstanding of Christianity.”) About 70 adults gathered for the last meeting of Berry Street. One after another, they testified about how God had touched and blessed them there. There were lots … Continue reading →

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When God Gives You a Calling Follow It No Matter What

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

Why Berry Street & Hart Street Weren’t Dead-End Streets (Part 12 — “The Misunderstanding of Christianity) During a prayer time in the early days of The Salvation Army Berry Street, a woman said she felt God told her Berry Street … Continue reading →

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Basic Christianity (That We May Have Forgotten How To Do)

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army’s “Nontraditional” Church (Part 11 — “The Misunderstanding of Christianity.”) Jesus told some religious people in the New Testament, “You nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down.” (Mark 7:14) When the Salvation … Continue reading →

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This Surprise Wasn’t Fiction

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Steve Simms

A Great Surprise (Part 10 of “The Misunderstanding of Christianity”) After 5 1/2 years of my working at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and 3 years of Ernie serving as the Director of their Nashville community center, a … Continue reading →

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Find God’s Reasons for What You’re Going Through

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

Prayer Walking with The Salvation Army Flag (Part 9 of The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Ernie and I continued to learn, step-by-step, that the more we walk in the Spirit and let God lead us beyond the bonds of bound-up religion, … Continue reading →

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A Community of Brokenness

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

Stepping Into a Community of Brokenness (Part 8 — The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Like a whirlwind, I found myself in The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Nashville as the only counselor on staff. The only experience I had … Continue reading →

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