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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!

Wretched me

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

“O wretched man that I am.” I woke up with these thoughts and responses running through my mind this morning: Thought: When I’m discouraged. Response: Lord Jesus, fill my heart! Thought: When I’m sad. Response: Lord Jesus, fill my heart! … Continue reading →

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Let your heart open like a flower.

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Flowers open in sunlight. Human hearts open in Christ’s light. Someone with a closed heart is avoiding Christ’s inner light. Being closed-hearted isn’t self-protection. It’s self-isolation. Until we are willing to humbly open our heart to the living Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Make today about the Man who was on the middle Cross.

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Rock that biblical Christianity is built upon isn’t church attendance. It’s the Man who was on the middle Cross coming to live inside of you and to daily direct you by His Spirit. The Man on the middle Cross … Continue reading →

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Expressing moral values isn’t hatred

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Ethics and moral standards are not judgements. They are wisdom. Society crumbles into chaos without them. Every human believes that certain behaviors are immoral and unethical but that doesn’t mean that we’re all “haters.” To proclaim ethics and moral standards … Continue reading →

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5 parts of the Jesus Movement that the movie Jesus Revolution left out

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

The movie “Jesus Revolution” presented the Jesus Movement of the 1970s as California hippies getting on fire for Jesus and then being pulled into a small church that grew into a worldwide Christian denomination called Calvary Chapel. In reality it … Continue reading →

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Beyond unbelief

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

For me the risen Jesus is so real that He’s beyond unbelief! Unbelief can go to church and quote a creed but it’s unwilling to consistently obey and depend on the living Jesus in everyday life. Many people use unbelief … Continue reading →

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The most vivid dream I’ve had in years

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning from the most vivid dream I’ve had in years. I was scheduled to speak in a church or auditorium and kept checking on the crowd. I felt I wasn’t physically ready, so I went into … Continue reading →

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To experience Christ’s peace you must believe that it exists.

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

Everything thatI have ever achievedIs like nothingCompared to whatI’ve freely receivedFrom the risen Jesus. You can’t experience Christ’s inner peace if you refuse to believe that it exists. Until you humbly receive the grace to begin to experience and obey … Continue reading →

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Life’s amazing when I’m Jesus-aware

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I never get tired of focusing on and interacting with the living Jesus. Jesus died on a cruel cross 2,000 years ago, but He’s not dead and He’s not stuck in the past. Are you aware that He’s alive, present, … Continue reading →

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Jesus-led people experience ongoing revival

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

A Jesus-led personIsn’t a fanaticBut someone who canHelp remove the staticFrom your relationshipWith God. I love to be around Jesus-led people who truly follow Him moment by moment! They help keep me focused on His presence. From the Jesus Revolution … Continue reading →

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