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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!

My ideal alignment for a wonderful day (in 88 words)

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

From beginning to end, I’ve found that the ideal alignment for a wonderful day is (moment-by-moment) to focus on the presence of the risen Jesus, continually listen to and obey His voice, and fully surrender to His will. I’ve yet … Continue reading →

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Joyful Influences

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

My most significant life events over the passage of time have been moments of surprise insight. Frequently words come to me unexpectedly and suddenly I see things differently. Because I was a church attendee, I thought I was a Christian. … Continue reading →

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To Do Today: Fully Surrender to The Prince of Peace

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s there every day at the top of my to do list: Fully surrender to and obey The Prince of Peace. It’s my whole-hearted intent and my greatest desire, but try as I may, I never accomplish it. There’s always … Continue reading →

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Creative Cooking and New Wineskins

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite thing to cook is my own creation that I call a veggie-packed pizza. I dice up various vegetables and stack them on a plate. Then I cook them several minutes in the microwave. When they are soft, I … Continue reading →

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I’m scared to interrupt a church service (like the Bible says to do)

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

“If a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.” (1 Corinthians 14:30-31.) This is one of the most ignored Scriptures … Continue reading →

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Why do I complain about church?

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I frequently express dissatisfaction with church. I don’t do it to irritate people (even though people let me know that it does irritate them). I do it because the risen Jesus is so much more stupendous than a structured, human-controlled … Continue reading →

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Christians are called to internalize Christ, not to institutionalize Him.

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

Without ongoing awareness of and attunement to the presence of “Christ in you,” Christians live as if Jesus is located some other place. That’s why we feel like we need another authority figure to instruct us and a religious structure … Continue reading →

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I’d thank the person who bought me the ticket.

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

The odds are stacked and packed against winning the lottery. You might win a little bit of seed money here and there, enough get you hooked into the deceptive hope of hundreds of millions of dollars. However, if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Books That Inspire Kindness And Compassion

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

O how humanity needs books (and other media) that touch the heart and inspire kindness and compassion. Those are the books I want to read. I seek them out and devour them. Decades of reading books like that help fill … Continue reading →

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