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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!

I’m thrilled, therefore I blog.

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

René Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am.” I say, “I’m thrilled, therefore I blog.” The thrill within me cries out for expression. I want to share my joy with other people so that they too can experience it. That … Continue reading →

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Can we interview God?

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I wake up in the mornings I stay quietly in bed and interview God. I ask Him to speak to me and ideas start to form deep in my heart. I lay there patiently, and those ideas begin to … Continue reading →

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The awareness that fills me with joyful feelings!

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with the phrase “conscious awareness of Jesus” wandering through my heart. That has influenced how I am now feeling. Right now (and most of the time) I feel very joyful to be aware of the … Continue reading →

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The habit of an open heart

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

I pray the Jesus Prayer through out the day and wholeheartedly adore the risen Jesus. The Jesus Prayer is a prayer that ancient Eastern Orthodox monks used to repeat throughout the day as a way to obey the biblical exhortation … Continue reading →

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Searching for reliance

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

This morning I searched online for “synonyms for reliance.” I was looking for them so I could use them in what I was writing. This is how it turned out. Reaching for reliance is powerful. It will help you be … Continue reading →

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We need more than bottled Christianity.

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

When ChristianityIs a programmed showThere’s no room forGod’s Spirit to flow.Christ’s living waterIs too fantasticTo be bottled upIn Sunday plastic.Let’s dare be drasticAnd drink from God’s spring. Jesus is no absentee. He’s always available to live in and through you … Continue reading →

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Experience ekklesia live on Zoom on Tuesdays Sept. 5-26

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Join me on Tuesday nights in September for a powerful Zoom ekklesia experience. It’s free. Go to okmtraining.org and click on “Join a Class.” Then scroll down to “Beyond Church,” click and sign up. More details in the image below.

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My favorite time is Jesus central time!

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Something is central when it is located in the center. When Jesus is the center of my life, I have the time of my life. All the time I spend centered on Him, I am filled with awe and delight. … Continue reading →

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Jesus institution or Jesus revolution?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christianity began as a Jesus-led movement, a spontaneous revolution of people being led by the acts of Jesus and His life-giving revelation — “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Over the years it shifted from being a Jesus revolution … Continue reading →

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A Night to Testify

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Last night a group of people gathered around a little stage where Johnny Cash used to sing in the tiny town of Bon Aqua, Tennessee. As we surrendered to Christ’s Headship and began to come to the mic and testify … Continue reading →

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