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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!

Nothing’s Stranger Than The Manger Mystery

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Manger Mystery. How did Jesus whose birth bed was an animal feeder & was executed at age 33 become the most famous person ever? –The Manger Mystery–A newborn boyIn an animalFeeding box.How could that poor boyBecome the most famousPerson … Continue reading →

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Wild animals within

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I see wild animals inside my own heart. They are untamed desires, feelings, and thoughts that tormentingly roar within me, badger me, try to deceive me, and call me to self-destruction. Those wild things can quickly be harmful to me … Continue reading →

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My Hope-Filled Place

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

My Hope-Filled Place My hope is near.My hope is here.My hope is nothing lessThan to live in the presence Of Emmanuel, God with us.The risen Jesus is nowThe ever-presentHope of glory,The Great ShepherdOf the sheep,Powerfully living inside ofAnd personally directingWhosoever … Continue reading →

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You can receive downloads from God!

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Insight requires more heart-sight than eyesight. A humble human heart can open up and receive direct downloads from God. Christians need more than preaching and teaching. Each one of us needs direct, personal downloads from God. God’s direct downloads into … Continue reading →

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Christ Came to Stay in Our Broken World

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The presenceOf Emmanual,God with us,Jesus Christ,The CreatorIn human flesh,Is continual,Not annual.Christ doesn’t go awayAnd come againEach Christmas Day.He came to stay.Jesus said:“I am with you always!”Although Jesus is nowSeated in HeavenAt the right handOf God the FatherHe now also lives,Present … Continue reading →

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Santa’s not the most amazing Christmas character

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

“Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum”? Christ is not a yo-yo.He doesn’t comeEvery ChristmasAnd then go-goLike SantaAnd his “Ho. Ho. Ho.”That kind of thinkingIs a no-no.It turns ChristmasInto a show-showTo row, row, rowThe world’s economy,But “Christ in you”Is “the hope of … Continue reading →

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I’d dump my fear

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

If I could change one thing about myself, I’d dump my fear and intimidation of personally talking to people about Jesus. I’m bold in talking about Jesus with my blog and my Facebook page, but when it comes to talking … Continue reading →

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Talking to Jesus (I do it day and night)

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Talking to Jesus will change your perspective and give you hope. Talking to the risen Jesus is a beautiful way of life. It’s not just for emergencies. When people humbly and honestly talk to Jesus together they become connected heart-to-heart. … Continue reading →

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Extinguish Your Scorching Sadness!

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Joy of RelinquishmentVoluntarilyHand over your willTo Jesus.Step aside.ContinuallySurrender yourselfSo that JesusCan freelyLive insideAnd make you wholeBy taking controlOf your soul.Lay downYour personal desiresAnd let GodEmpower youBy His SpiritTo be and to doWhat He inspires.To relinquish yourselfTo the unseen workingOf … Continue reading →

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I love to wear a sincere smile . . .

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

My two favorite things to wear are a smile and the presence of the One who makes me smile. “Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ.” This statement is found in the Bible (Romans 13:14) and I’ve discovered it to … Continue reading →

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