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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 Subconscious Law Against Pure Joy

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Little children experience pure joy. You can see true happiness shining on their faces as they spontaneously play. Yet as we grow toward adulthood that joy is slowly toned down until it is mostly lost. It’s as if there is … Continue reading →

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“Tell it to the church” that meets like a family

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His followers to “Tell it to the church.” (Matthew 18:17) This statement isn’t referring to the historic institutionalized organizations called churches that mostly meet on Sunday morning as a passive religious audience under the headship and control of … Continue reading →

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MCDA Is Fantastic News

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

MCDA — Make Christianity Discipleship Again. Jesus never made discipleship optional, but churches have. Christianity began as daily discipleship but gradually shifted into mere Sunday church attendance. Jesus told His first followers to go and make disciples, (Matthew 28:19-20) not … Continue reading →

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The Everywhere God Has Captured My Interest

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

What’s posted on your social media accounts shows what’s written on your heart. It’s a window to your soul. How often do you post about being in love with the everywhere God? The everywhere God isn’t building bound. He’s not … Continue reading →

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Candy is Dandy, But Discernment is Better

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

Deception tastes sweet like candy like your favorite candy. When discernment dies deception dominates. Test the spirits to see whether they are from God. (1 John 4:1-3) Seach the Scriptures daily. (Acts 17:11) Let God the Holy Spirit lead you … Continue reading →

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Give Me A Break From Unwise Choices

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

In a culture That’s unwise Let your eyes Look beyond The routineTill you findThe wisdom That’s unseen. God wants His lightTo be a lampThat is brightIn your heart.To be wiseInternalizeTrue wisdom.Seek it out.Let your heartAbsorb itLike a sponge.It’s not enoughTo … Continue reading →

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Invention and Technology Aren’t The Answer

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

What is life about? Neither knowledge, invention, technology, or AI have the answer to that question. God commanded Adam not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. (Genesis 2:17) The day that Adam and Eve … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart Is My Ideal Day

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” My ideal day is to have a joyful and grateful heart that is so contagious that I spread joy to everyone I meet. I have trained … Continue reading →

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A Poetic Observation About Killing Fields

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

The killing fieldsOf war and wombsCould fill up tombsBut the bodiesAre torn apart,Scrambled like eggs. Killing humans, regardless of the excuses, is cruel and tragic.

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My Three in One Perspective on Life

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

My perspective on life is based on a timeless book that continually touches me deeply and transforms me from within. It is always training me to act, think, and speak in Father Alliance, Christ Reliance, and Spirit-Compliance.

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