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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 Parents’ Tradition of Not Going to Church

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

I grew up in a place and time called the Bible Belt where the majority of people had a family tradition of going to church, but my parents didn’t. Adults would often ask them, “Where do you go to church?” … Continue reading →

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Go To Hope!

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

Leisure time is a great opportunity to divert your focus away from stress, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair. There are so many enjoyable activities that can be diversions from the inner pain we carry day by day. However, I’ve discovered that … Continue reading →

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A Wake-Up Call For Y’all

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a blog I read daily. It’s called “Wake-Up Call.” It’s published by a group called Seedbed that is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and is very close to my home in Nashville. However, I’ve never gotten around to visiting Seedbed’s … Continue reading →

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Lines That Roar From Within Me

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

If you think that you have all of Jesus that you need, you don’t! Seek Him. Remember and openly declare what Jesus has done in you and for you! I stay excited about life because of what Jesus has done … Continue reading →

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My Fun Five (And Two Bonuses)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing like worshipping God in Spirit and in truth. I love to put on heart-felt worship music and pour my heart out in adoration to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as I sing along. I’m thrilled … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Jesus’ Words About Fasting

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

The Fast Track (Matthew 6:16-18) “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when … Continue reading →

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Discipling and Undemonizing

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

The question isn’t, “Where do you go to church?” The question is, “Where and how are you being discipled by God’s Spirit?” DisciplingIs about trainingPeople’s inner hearingSo they can start followingAnd daily obeyingThe actual promptingOf the Holy Spirit. DiscipleshipIsn’t a … Continue reading →

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My Name is Steven Simms (And Like Stephen Crane, I’m Against War)

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

All my life I’ve been called by my middle name Steven (actually I’ve been called Steve). So, in my mind my first name is Steve and the name that proceeds it just confuses people. This morning thinking about the Russian/Ukraine … Continue reading →

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Helping a church transition to ekklesia

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

My dream job would be to help a church transition to ekklesia. That’s a transition that will work miracles! Ekklesia is the word that is used when Jesus says (in Matthew 16:18) what He will build: “I will build My … Continue reading →

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A Good Leader Is a Self-Weeder

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

Good leaders are self-weeders who continually pluck the weeds of pride and love-of-power from their mind and heart. Good leadership is so much more than holding an official position of power in a government, business, or institution. It’s about honesty … Continue reading →

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