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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 Typical Church Format Bores Me

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

When church is cannedAnd over plannedTill it presentsGod’s promised landAs dull and blandIt makes me bored.I want to standAnd to shout out,“Jesus is here,Let’s all listenTo His inner voiceAnd make the choiceTo do what He says!” Every ChristianIs an instrumentGod … Continue reading →

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Look and See The Drink That Touches Me

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

Here’s my favorite drink: “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living … Continue reading →

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Is Your Life Built on a Rock Foundation or on a Sandcastle?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

Life can be built on God’s Rock Foundation or on your sandcastle. Choose the Rock! Continually listening for and consistently obeying the voice of the risen Jesus will establish your life on the foundation of the solid Rock of direct … Continue reading →

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My invisible shoes lead me to strength

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I call my invisible shoes “Christ-Responders” (CR). “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.” So says Ephesians 6:15 in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Those supernatural … Continue reading →

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I Received a Head and Heart Transplant

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

The best gift I ever received was a head and heart transplant. Now I am no longer the head of my own life. A brand-new Head has my heart and I continually want to give my all to Him — … Continue reading →

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The power of unbudgeting

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

Somethings can be unbudgeted, for example, the gift of unlimited access to a multibillionaire’s credit card. In that case there’s no need for limits. You’re free to acquire all that you want. I received the gift of unlimited access to … Continue reading →

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The Peaceful Purpose of Patriotism

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To me being patriotic means total loyalty and full, heart-felt commitment and obedience to the highest authority. The nations of the world falsely claim to be that highest authority and convince their citizens to worship them as though they were … Continue reading →

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Breaking church laws

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

I unintentionally (and intentionally) break church laws. That’s because I don’t see church in the Bible. The word is there in English language Bibles, but I can’t find the tradition-bound religious institution that we call church anywhere in Scripture. Emil … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Moment Man

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love Jesus moments. Every moment that I’m aware of Christ’s presence is an amazing moment. I never tire of Jesus moments. I spend my days and nights experiencing as many as I can. My heart longs for more and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is So Much More Than “The Chosen” Shows

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

If you spend more time with the Chosen than with The Gospels, you’re dancing with deception. Instead, daily dance with and be led by the living resurrected Jesus. It’s time to hearWith your inner ear.Hear more thanOfficial preachersAnd Bible teachers.Hear … Continue reading →

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