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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 truth shall set you free.”

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

“The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.” —David Foster Wallace (Sugar coating the truth will keep you in bondage.) Stop sugar coating “your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” Instead … Continue reading →

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Every Day’s A Holy Day For Me

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

I’m always needingThe direct leadingOf God the Spirit —His inner voice,I need to hear itAnd to draw near it.Deep within my soul.I’m like a seedling.In order to growI need God’s life flowRising within me.He keeps me feedingOn His sweet presence.Daily … Continue reading →

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Camping on the Mountain Top Rock of Truth

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Speaking the Truth in Love” The more that Christ-followers grow and learn to make Christ the present and literal Head and Leader of His body (not just a distant figurehead) the more Jesus promotes and empowers each member to build … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Productivity

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

I feel the most productive when I am motivated by peace instead of by pressure. That’s how I am able to avoid writer’s block and to write and post something creative almost every day. I do all that I can … Continue reading →

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A Focus That’s Deeper Than Any Emoji

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

In an ancient culture that focused on political leaders, money, sexual obsession, pleasure, pride, violence, power, alcohol, entertainment, and self-righteousness, a group of people in the Roman Empire found a different focus. They were so captivated by and committed to … Continue reading →

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Christian Unity

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Bible teaches that God doesn’t want the body of Christ to be divided and denominated (called) by different names. It says: “For when one says, ‘I am of Paul,’ and another, ‘I am of Apollos,’ are you not carnal?” … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Leader

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is an invisible leader who is much more reliable than any leader you can see with your eyes. His followers are able to hear His voice as He speaks in various ways. (John 10:27) The Bible calls the invisible … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Being Appreciative

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

To be genuinely appreciative of the good things in your life requires taking the risk of humility, openness, sensitivity, and vulnerability. It’s a risk I’m learning to take throughout each day. It’s a risk I’ve never regretted. People celebrateWhat they … Continue reading →

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I’ve Let Church Silence Me

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

I was trained to sit passively in church services. As a new Christ-follower Jesus was doing amazing things in my life and on my college campus during the Jesus movement. However, every time that I attended a church service I … Continue reading →

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Overcome Nervousness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Learn to let faith fly like a kite in the wind of God’s Spirit blowing within you. (John 3:8) Let your trust in God rise higher and higher. Faith is the defiance of self-focus. (Matthew 16:24) It is total reliance … Continue reading →

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