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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!

Being Spirit-led to soar beyond religious legalism

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Law doesn’t win. The Spirit does! The Law sets external boundaries. Biblically, the Pharisees demonstrated that hardened human hearts can outwardly stay within legalistic boundaries (and believe that they are “good people”) while inwardly being so much of a … Continue reading →

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Christ-saturated or religiously dominated?

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride is self-saturation. It’s a swamp of anxiety that is always on guard and defensive, but Christ-saturation abounds with inner peace. Christians should be Christ-saturated not religiously masqueraded. If you’re saturated with the risen Jesus, only a Christ-like attitude will … Continue reading →

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Seeing beyond the spin

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

Wherever there is spin, sight is blurred. Christians are called to look for truth without spinning facts to fit our opinions. My interpretation of a fact isn’t a fact. It’s only my opinion, not ultimate truth. To repent is to … Continue reading →

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Shrink wrapped Christianity is very confining.

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Christianity is shrink wrapped in religious plastic and boxed up like an Amazon package, it’s not very effective. We need to open it up so God’s Spirit can take control. To be spiritually alive is to be responsive to … Continue reading →

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Can we be honest about discrimination against skin-color and pre-natal status?

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Both abortion and slavery are based on the false claim of ownership of another human life. Much of the disrespect for human life in America that was once based on skin color has now shifted to be based on pre-natal … Continue reading →

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Being craving controlled is no fun!

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

A desire-driven lifestyle is dominated by self-focus. People who are dictated by self-focused desires are never satisfied. If you won’t control your cravings, your cravings will control you. Desire-driven decisions demonstrate a lack of self-control. When people allow themselves to … Continue reading →

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If you want to be with Jesus in Heaven, why wait?

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

If you want to be with Jesus in Heaven, why wait? Begin to openly interact with and obey Him now, right where you are. When you love a person you don’t spend your time studying and analyzing them and listening … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the Good News!

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Bad news abounds as demons disturb our inner peace and destroy our mental health by tormenting us with temptations, accusations, worries, and fears all around us and within us. Education, psychology, technology, religion, politics, medication, meditation, science, self-help, social engineering, … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Bible-based experiential Christianity

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time for ongoing Bible-based experiential Christianity. The passive Sunday spectator version doesn’t seem to be working very well! The miracle of Bible-based experiential Christianity drives out despair and replaces it with inner healing and joy. Spectator Christianity has little … Continue reading →

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The kingdom of God manifests when people are being led by the Spirit.

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

When God’s wordIs living in you,Your heart becomes a placeFull of amazing graceAnd the flowing lightOf living insightMakes doing God’s willPure delight,Joy unspeakableAnd full of glory! I wake up almost every morning with insight being birthed in my heart. It … Continue reading →

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