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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!

The joy and transformational power of Christian heart connection

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Can contemporary Christianity step beyond the addiction to religious curriculum and pulpit lectures that doesn’t “add up to transformational living” and to begin to experience ongoing heart connection? I believe that the answer is yes! Christian heart connection requires that … Continue reading →

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God’s fishing net (the body of Christ knit together heart-to-heart)

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

When some of the members of the body of Christ begin to frequently gather to individually listen to and obey the Headship and Lordship of the risen Jesus, He begins to reveal Himself as present in their midst by actively … Continue reading →

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Testify! (Churches need to train people to do that!)

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Jesus people feel Jesus movement in their heart, they want to tell Jesus stories and sing Jesus songs! I woke up early today with this Jesus Manifesto running through my heart, so I got out of bed to write … Continue reading →

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Follow the expert called Jesus the Christ

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

True Christianity is more about Spirit-led experience than about expert explanations. Direct personal revelation from God Is much more powerful than the opinion of a religious professional. The only expert who can truly understand, encourage, heal, and empower you is … Continue reading →

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The power of consistent Christ-connection

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

“The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus” is the grace-filled fountain of life that will flow like rivers of living water from deep within Christ-followers who through ongoing humility and surrender train themselves not to hinder or … Continue reading →

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Heart cultivation

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

Cultivate thoughts, feelings, and desires that align with your conscience, encourage you, and give you peace. Weed out the rest! The habits, attitudes, and desires that you daily cultivate will either open the gate to joy or shut you up … Continue reading →

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Ministry naming rights belong to God!

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

21st century Christians need the revelation that it’s extremely misguided for God’s ministry to be named after yourself. Ministry naming rights belong to God. So many “ministries” are named after ministers. Perhaps it’s time for “Deny Yourself Ministries.” Be careful! … Continue reading →

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“Upon This Rock . . .” — The Light Rock!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Light Rock!(Revelation Rock) Direct revelationFrom GodIs:A flash of inner lightFull of God’s insightThat gives a blind heartSupernatural sight.It’s the rock foundationThe risen Jesus usesTo build His assemblyOf living stonesAs a bright lightTo every nation. The Light Rock is more … Continue reading →

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To “only imagine” isn’t enough!

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s not enough to “only imagine.”When Jesus speaksHe can’t be heardBy human ears.They can onlyImagine.But open heartsSense the soundingsOf His living wordEnlighteningTheir surroundingsAnd changing themFrom deep withinThrough amazingRevelations. Go beyond imagination! Experience the everyday reality of the risen Jesus! You … Continue reading →

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Declaration of Dependence

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus is my Lord. I am daily dependent on Him. Apart from Him I can do nothing. He is my foundation, my strength, and my hope. I proclaim my dependence on Christ. Jesus sets me free from my … Continue reading →

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