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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 gift of government — “Jesus first!”

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

God gave humanity government in order to maintain social order, ensure domestic tranquility, and prevent chaos (which is even more harmful and destructive to people than corrupt and cruel government). Christ-followers’ first loyalty is supposed to be to the risen … Continue reading →

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Be a heart cultivator

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

If you won’t continually cultivate nourishing thoughts, feelings, and desires in your heart, deceitful and destructive ones will grow naturally. The thoughts, feelings, and desires that compel and control you are the ones you have cultivated within you. To keep … Continue reading →

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Hand the crown to King Jesus

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Human governments are temporary. The risen Jesus is the now and eternal Lord. They’ll be no national flags in Heaven. Government establishes and maintains social order. Jesus changes hearts. Government protects people from physical chaos. Jesus protects people from the … Continue reading →

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Jesus isn’t afraid of an open mic! Neither should you be.

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

When an open mic and open hearts come together it’s powerful! Jesus isn’t afraid of an open mic! Neither should you be. A microphone open to God’s Spirit is powerful! Ordinary people are allowed to reveal their heart to one … Continue reading →

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How does a Jesus revolution happen?

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus revolution Is birthed by awe Not by analysis; By revelation Not by administration; By inner light and insight Not by religious rite; By a tide of humility inside Not by spiritual pride; In the heart, not the head. It’s … Continue reading →

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True love can overcome love-phobia!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

True love listens with the kindness and tenderness of an open heart that truly cares. True love humbly shares in and bears other people’s pain. Self-protecting love falls far short of the vulnerability of true love. Love-phobic people know that … Continue reading →

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Bugs that remind me of Jesus

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

On the stillnessOf backwaterI see bugsThat walk on water.In the darknessOf the nightI see bugsThat shine a light.I get to seeGod’s miraclesWhen I embraceReceptivityAnd make room forJesus to speak to me. Continually make roomIn your lifeTo freely receiveGod’s gift of … Continue reading →

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The renewing of your perspective — seeing as Jesus sees

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

What does the biblical phrase “the mind of Christ” mean? Most English translations of the Bible translate the Greek word “nous” as “mind.” However, if you search through the definitions of “nous” you find that it has a broader meaning … Continue reading →

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Learning to rely on Jesus and His mercy

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Viewing God’s mountain of mercy from the valley of dry bones. When strength is gone,When pride has vanished,When self-inflicted shameHas exposed our guiltAnd wrecked our life,When we can honestly say:“I know that within me,That is within my flesh,Dwells no go … Continue reading →

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Can you see God’s mercy?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

“In view of God’s mercy” provided by Christ’s sacrifice (My hope is built on nothing less!) If you are unwilling to view and accept the truth that you deserve and have earned God’s judgment, you won’t be aware of God’s … Continue reading →

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