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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!

Christianity is about humbly embracing God’s mercy and forgiveness

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

There are no degrees of rebellion against God. If you’ve ever rebelled against Him in little ways, you’re no better off spiritually than someone who has rebelled against Him in big ways. We all need His mercy, forgiveness, and healing … Continue reading →

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The chromosomes song — a parody of “Blowin’ in the Wind.”

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

In The Chromosomes By Bob Revealin’ How many surgeries Must a man go thru Before you can Call him a woman? The answer, my friend, Is in the chromosomes. The answer is in the chromosomes! XY never equals XX. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Freedom of expression

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the midst of all your troubles, pain, and suffering you have been given an amazing ability — the power to open or to shut down your heart. Choose to open your heart to love and forgiveness not to anger … Continue reading →

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Pride and blame

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride and blame blur truth. Humility and honesty clear it up. To ignore uncomfortable truth is to resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Unless we let God tune our heart and keep it tuned to His will we’ll easily … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to follow Jesus and be morality-phobic

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s more to come, More peace, more joy, More freedom From things that anoy; More love from above Descending like a dove. God’s Spirit Has so much more To say and do Inside of you. Never quit seeking Jesus. Never … Continue reading →

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A delinquent culture needs exuberant holiness

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

It takes courageTo open your heart,Courage to let peopleSee you cry,Courage to trust GodWhen you’re hurtingAnd don’t know whyBut that courageProduces exuberanceThat you could never buy. Exuberant livingRequires the inner lightOf heart-transforming insightThat produces true delight,Not outward attemptsTo disguise the … Continue reading →

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The first two people chose to ignore God’s initiative.

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the Bible the first two people choose human analysis and their own initiative instead of trust in and obedience to God. Not much has changed. Unless we begin to notice and follow the initiatives of God’s Spirit we may … Continue reading →

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Hope for a soiled heart

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s hope for your soiled heart. Let your soiled heart be good soil for God’s word. To let your heart harden is to distance yourself from both God and people. An open, tender heart can be gloriously led and shaped … Continue reading →

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Poems for awakening — Asbury 2023 and beyond

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

At a Christian university Called Asbury A few students Broke with the ordinary. When chapel ended They stayed, Opened their hearts And prayed. There soon followed A two week parade Of about 70,000 Who came and prayed And stayed. Hours … Continue reading →

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Daring to define “unconditional love”

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

Love unconditionally but never approve unconditionally. If you approve of everything I think, say, do, and believe, you may flatter me, but you don’t love me. Unconditional love: When a manSays he’s a womanAnd all his friendsAre afraid to disagreePerhaps … Continue reading →

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