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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!

Beyond the recipe

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I try to follow a recipe, I get nervous because I feel like I’ve got to be 100% accurate with all the measurements. Then I get frustrated, and what comes out of the oven or off the stove is … Continue reading →

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A tale of seven table servers

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus washed His disciples’ feet doing the job of a lowly servant. His example of frequently taking the lowest place is sometimes called “servant leadership.” However, in the book of Acts, Jesus’ first disciples were given a special title “the … Continue reading →

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Disappointments lead to better appointments

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Disappointments are often heart-breaking. If we’re not careful they can entrap us in a lifestyle of sadness, regret, and bitterness. However, the truth is, as long as we are still living and conscious, our disappointments don’t need to have the … Continue reading →

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O taste and see!

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

My favorite book says that human beings can be “partakers of the divine nature.” (Partake means to “eat or drink something.”) It also says, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” Once Jesus’ disciples encouraged Him to eat … Continue reading →

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Religion is often spiritual shrink wrap

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been shrink wrapped by religion. To shrink wrap is to shut things up in bags and suck the air out. It entombs things and keeps them locked in place so they can be stored away with … Continue reading →

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Stepping beyond counting steps

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

I go for a walk almost every day, but I don’t count my steps. I just enjoy them because they carry me along as my heart savors beauty. From a blade of grass to a flower, to a bird overhead … Continue reading →

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I need a perfect leader

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

I need to follow a perfect leader. Too often who and/or what I have followed has led me in ways that were unhelpful and harmful. When I’ve followed my feelings and desires, they have deceived me. When I’ve followed my … Continue reading →

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Obvious Observations We Often Overlook (OOWOO)

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Obviously, it’s important not to overlook the obvious, but we often do. Here are some obvious observations we often overlook (OOWOO). Life is amazing. Planet earth is beautiful. Good and bad are in every human heart. Our desires and feelings … Continue reading →

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The Bible Barney radiated encouragement.

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible “Barney” was such an encouragement to people that the early Christians gave him the nickname, “Son of Encouragement.” His secret was full surrender to “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (“Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the … Continue reading →

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My favorite word is Greek to me.

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

Although I don’t speak Greek, my favorite book was written in Greek, so I have learned several Greek words that help me understand it better. One of those words is ekklesia. It’s definitely one of my favorite words. Although ekklesia … Continue reading →

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