Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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!

Let the Holy Spirit be your leader!

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I tune in to, wait for, and focus on God’s still voice and obey the inner nudging of the Spirit’s whispers in my soul, without regard for outcome or personal desire, amazing insight comes to me, and I am … Continue reading →

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My statement identifying as marriage-sexual

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

People today identify as homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, and even transsexual. I’m marriage-sexual. I believe that sex is designed for marriage (a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman) so they can develop lasting heart-to-heart intimacy and produce children who … Continue reading →

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“Jesus is Lord!” Say what?

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus is Lord, means: Jesus, I belong to You . . . (O Lord, help me to let You fully control the keyboard of my life every moment of every day and night so that You can continually write whatever … Continue reading →

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“This is that . . .” What is “this”?

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

In Acts 2:16, Peter quotes Joel, “This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel . . .” referring to what was suddenly happening in and through the disciples on the day of Pentecost. So, what exactly is “this”? … Continue reading →

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A plea for less sensuality and more sensitivity

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Sensuality is about the feelings of the body. Sensitivity is about the feelings of the heart and conscience. Our self-focused culture is full of sensuality but the open expression of heart-felt sensitivity to conscience is rare. Sensitivity to your conscience … Continue reading →

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Poems that point the way to peace

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

Inner peaceIs releaseFrom anxiety. Troublesome timesCall for a peaceful heart.A peaceful heart comes fromThe inner presenceOf the risen Jesus,Not from current events. AnxietyMakes timeFeel likeEternity,But Christ’sInner peaceMakes anxietyCease. The risen JesusCan shift the gearsIn your heartAnd drive outAll the fearsThat … Continue reading →

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When Jesus is revealed in your heart

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

For too many Christians the presence of the risen Jesus has become rarefied instead of being verified and ratified by personal revelation and by a lifestyle that demonstrates His reality. Revelation makes reveals His reality! Revelation is when spiritual eyes … Continue reading →

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Help your country steer clear of chaos and corruption!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

Our chaotic and corrupt culture is collapsing all around us and desperately crying out for help in the confusion of its spiritual lostness. We are now frequently seeing cruel and bloody mass shootings that prove that a culture that lives … Continue reading →

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The risen Jesus is working on me (and you)

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I have encountered the Lord. Now the risen Jesus interacts with me heart-to-heart. I wake up in the morning with encouraging words running through my mind and heart. Then I get up and write them down. Throughout the day hope-filled … Continue reading →

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Have a Spirit-filled, hippity hoppity Easter!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Have a hippity hoppity Easter! Hop out of religious formalism and into daily interaction with and obedience to the risen Jesus. Christ-centered Christianity is continually conscious of the presence and power of the risen Jesus! Happy Resurrection Day! Church history … Continue reading →

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