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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!

Listening for hope is a joy!

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

The sounds that strike our human ear drums are often stressful. Negative words frequently bring us bad, threatening, and depressing news. It’s hard to listen for the sounds of hope in a world that overflows with negativity. My favorite hobby … Continue reading →

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Hear Jesus, not just words about Him.

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Hear Jesus here, there, and everywhere. When Christianity is presented as mostly just listening to one man lecture, it causes many people to reject it. Many Christian leaders have been well trained to and are very experienced at quenching the … Continue reading →

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Learning to speak love language

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’m learning Spanish and the grammar displeases me, but if I change it to fit my desires, I miss it up. The same is true with love language. True love language isn’t uncomfortable when people disagree with or disapprove of … Continue reading →

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Some possessions can’t be taken from you.

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

As humans we all have possessions that no one and nothing can take away from us. We may surrender those possessions, but they can’t be taken away from us. What are those possessions? Love is one of them. People can … Continue reading →

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My mind changed

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

I believed that the Bible was a book written by people and full of religious myths (and perhaps a bit of ancient wisdom). I had never read it and never intended to. Then one day something amazing happened inside my … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus take charge?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

When being led by the Spirit is seen as optional for Christians, we abandon God’s guidance for our own opinions and desires. Institutionally directed eyes are often too institutionalized to focus on the risen Jesus. Focus your eyes on Him. … Continue reading →

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When these words are misused, it makes me feel out of place.

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

Sometimes people assume that words spoken about one person also apply to them. That assumption can quickly lead to false presumption. For example, it makes me feel out of place to assume that the words “with Him I am well … Continue reading →

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With the inner ABCs a computer is optional

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being led by God’s Spirit is as basic as the ABCs. No computer is needed. Just do what you do, say what you say, and think what you think in obedience to God’s Spirit. A) Align yourself with the inner … Continue reading →

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Still learning this skill

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

There is a skill that I’ve been trying to learn for most of my life. It is the skill of quickly admitting when I am wrong, making amends where possible, and humbly changing my thoughts and behaviors to align with … Continue reading →

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Acute awareness of the most important detail

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

After I encountered the risen Jesus and surrendered my heart to Him, my life was being continually transformed by His presence within me. I was devouring the Bible daily and it was feeding my soul and changing me from within. … Continue reading →

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