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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 hope people say they see Jesus in me.

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

I hope and I pray that people see Christ living in and through me throughout each day. I do my best to make that happen by seeking to listen to and obey the risen Jesus with all my heart. I … Continue reading →

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My first day to experience “ekklesia”

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

One day I walked into a group of about 60 people who were sharing testimonies about how Jesus Christ had changed their life. I had been to church plenty of times, but I had never been to a meeting like … Continue reading →

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Cold hearts need to be warmed

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

God’s living wordIs a roaring fireTo ever igniteAnd brightly blazeIn broken human hearts,Not a religious talkAbout doing rightOr a creed to reciteOnce a week. Always rememberTo fan the embersAnd feed the fireSo God’s flameCan flourishIn your heart. Studying about GodWithout … Continue reading →

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Something keeps me speaking

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

I grew up very shy, uncomfortable interacting with people and afraid to speak in front of a group of people. I only had two friends in high school, a popular girl I had a crush on and dated quite a … Continue reading →

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People who like Jesus testimony parties

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I look up to people who like to testify about what Jesus is doing. I would love to hang out more with people who love to talk about what they have seen and experienced Jesus doing in themselves and with … Continue reading →

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I admire people who open their heart.

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I admire people who sincerely open their heart and publicly, yet humbly, show and tell others about their love for Jesus. When people who love Jesus begin to say so and to show so, the people around them will begin … Continue reading →

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Doin’ Christmas Right!

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Millions are numberedAmong the numbAnd need someHealing hopeThat will lastAnd blast pastThe knotted ropeOf their innerEmptiness. Doing ChristmasWithout letting ChristLive in youAnd continuallyMake you newMisses the point.Christmas giftsAnd Advent candlesCan never out doThe gift of ChristEver living in you. O … Continue reading →

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Don’t blow Christmas!

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Blew Christmas? It’s a Christ-lessChristmas without Him,If you’re not evenThinking about Him.You’re not doing alrightIf you keep ChristOut of your sightBecause that’s howWe blew Christmas.

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I could do less of the things that make a mess.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I could do less of a lot of things that make life a mess. Less is often more: The less worry, the more joy. The less anger, the more peace. The less revenge, the more love. The less hatred, the … Continue reading →

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

When active shooters are hiding in a crowded hospital, blowing up the hospital is a horrible way to stop them. Surely a nation can find a better way to defend itself than by killing thousands of children and other innocent … Continue reading →

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