Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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!

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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Un-Inventing Compartmentalization

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t like the compartmentalization of life into the secular and the sacred. That’s what I would un-invent. If God is real then every moment of our life belongs to Him, not just an hour on Sunday morning. I don’t … Continue reading →

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3 Sources of Supernatural Love and Support

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have 3 positive examples of where I feel loved. I call them 3 sources of supernatural support. They help me create space for deep, heart-felt love. Christ in me: I feel love when I let myself be aware of … Continue reading →

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The Awareness That Declutters My Life

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

To be aware that God knows me and knows all about me, yet still loves me, means that I no longer have any reason to clutter my life in an attempt to hide from and avoid Him like Adam and … Continue reading →

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You can choose what you allow in your mind!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

You don’t have to allowA thought in your mind.You can disavowAnd resist it. You have the keyboard to your mind. No one else can manage your thoughts. If you won’t do it, it won’t get done. People like to ask … Continue reading →

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MLK was a 20th century man who confronted injustice with the bold dove of peace.

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite animal is the dove, because it is the symbol of the power of inner peace. Our world desperately needs peace. We humans need peace with each other, peace in our own heart, and peace with God. God’s inner … Continue reading →

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This is how I communicate online.

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning thinking about two paths: AI (artificial intelligence) and SI (Supernatural Intelligence). Let Supernatural Intelligence (SI) release streams of living words that flow as rivers in your heart. Live an SI-powered life. Human intelligence grows from … Continue reading →

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Sorority and Frat House Road Trip

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was one of six young men in a motor home to crisscross the Western United States for three months driving to fraternity and sorority houses. We sold personalized engraved stationary. Arriving on a college campus we would each go … Continue reading →

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No snack is needed when life’s a feast.

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Yeast For A Life-Long Inner Feast When life’s a beast,And anxiety attacksPeople search for snacks,Comfort foods to give them peaceBut when life’s a feast,Snacks are the leastThing on their mind.Jesus is like yeast.He can make your life riseTo become an … Continue reading →

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