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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!

Learn to yearn for more of Jesus!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

Heart-level connection with the living Jesus can’t be explained in human words. It must be experienced to be understood. Simply to learnBible informationBut not to yearnTo experienceWhat you learnIs to neglectTo discernYour great needTo grow in graceBy following ChristAnd lettingYour … Continue reading →

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Trying to locate Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus in His resurrected body is seated at the right hand of the Father. He’s no longer on earth in the flesh. In other words, if we’re looking for a physical connection with Jesus, we will miss Him. No relic, … Continue reading →

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Where are the Christ-sent feet?

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

If people don’t believe that Jesus is alive and willing to hear them and respond with mercy, forgiveness, and healing, they won’t be motivated to call on Him. If they’ve never heard and believed that people today are personally experiencing … Continue reading →

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Salvation comes by dependency on Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Making a one-time decision to “accept Christ” isn’t Christianity. Daily surrendering your life to Christ’s direct Lordship and control is. To truly believe in Jesus is to daily depend on Him instead of depending on your own effort, knowledge, desires, … Continue reading →

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What determines your concept of reality is your Lord

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus inhabit and rule your heart and define reality for you. Refuse to inhibit His presence and authority. A culture that proclaims that people’s desires and feelings are Lord (determine reality) doesn’t want to hear that Jesus … Continue reading →

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Prideful knowledge is a dangerous tree to climb

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Human knowledge leans against the wrong tree. Climbing the tree of the knowledge of good and evil requires much caution. When done with pride it’s extremely hazardous. The most dangerous condition in the world is to think that you have … Continue reading →

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Father thoughts to help your day

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

When we think about the man (who along with our mother) conceived us, we can find both positives and negatives in him. To varying degrees, all human fathers do some things well and some things not so well. If you … Continue reading →

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Arrogance is too proud to be humble

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride attempts to hideThe brokennessThat it feels inside.Humility sets asideAll pretenseSo it can sideWith honestyAnd truth. Pride is a cover-up,A mask to hideWhat’s reallyGoing on insideHurting human hearts. In order to healWe need to be realAnd humbly revealThe pain that … Continue reading →

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When Jesus questioned Saul of Tarsus (Will you let Him question you?)

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus asked the aggressive and determined but road weary Saul of Tarsus a simple question: “Why do you persecute Me?” Rather than defending himself and his motives that he believed were righteous, Saul asked Jesus, “Who are You, … Continue reading →

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Be part of the Jesus express!

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

The degree to which open-hearted love for and surrender to Jesus is being expressed through your words and your life is indictive of how much He is impacting you day by day. (“By their fruits you shall know them.”) The … Continue reading →

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