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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!

When these words are misused, it makes me feel out of place.

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

Sometimes people assume that words spoken about one person also apply to them. That assumption can quickly lead to false presumption. For example, it makes me feel out of place to assume that the words “with Him I am well … Continue reading →

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With the inner ABCs a computer is optional

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being led by God’s Spirit is as basic as the ABCs. No computer is needed. Just do what you do, say what you say, and think what you think in obedience to God’s Spirit. To follow Jesus you need to … Continue reading →

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Still learning this skill

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

There is a skill that I’ve been trying to learn for most of my life. It is the skill of quickly admitting when I am wrong, making amends where possible, and humbly changing my thoughts and behaviors to align with … Continue reading →

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Acute awareness of the most important detail

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

After I encountered the risen Jesus and surrendered my heart to Him, my life was being continually transformed by His presence within me. I was devouring the Bible daily and it was feeding my soul and changing me from within. … Continue reading →

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Priority #1: Grow confidence & harvest hope!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every step I take in obedience to and reliance on the risen Jesus increases my confidence level in Him! Subjectivity seldom matches reality. Objectivity does. What Jesus says and does in me makes me marvel at His amazing objectivity. Frequently … Continue reading →

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The trait that keeps me on the straight and narrow

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

As long as I can remember I’ve had the belief that God knows everything about me — everything I do, everything I think, feel, and desire, and everything I say. Because of that belief I realized that if God already … Continue reading →

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My 3 jobs that had nothing to do with money!

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

No matter what my employment has been, my number one job has been to testify to the presence, power, and reality of the resurrected Jesus Christ. The three main ways I was employed as I pursued that path are:

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Calling for Christian witnesses, not just Christian lawyers!

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

A lawyer argues his case by trying to persuade people with logic, reason, and sometimes emotion. A witness testifies by telling what he or she has personally seen and heard. Anyone can argue the case for Christ, but someone has … Continue reading →

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The heritage of the awed

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’ve always been amazed by the culture of the awed — the people who always notice the beauty around them and let it touch their heart. People like that overflow with gratitude and joy. They focus on the delight of … Continue reading →

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The contemporary power of an ancient brand

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

A brand is a name that identifies or defines the things that people consume. By that definition “Jesus” is God’s brand. He has my brand loyalty. Unfortunately, over the centuries, “church” has become known as God’s brand. People consume church … Continue reading →

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