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!

Searching for reliance

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

This morning I searched online for “synonyms for reliance.” I was looking for them so I could use them in what I was writing. This is how it turned out. Reaching for reliance is powerful. It will help you be … Continue reading →

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We need more than bottled Christianity.

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

When ChristianityIs a programmed showThere’s no room forGod’s Spirit to flow.Christ’s living waterIs too fantasticTo be bottled upIn Sunday plastic.Let’s dare be drasticAnd drink from God’s spring. Jesus is no absentee. He’s always available to live in and through you … Continue reading →

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Experience ekklesia live on Zoom on Tuesdays Sept. 5-26

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Join me on Tuesday nights in September for a powerful Zoom ekklesia experience. It’s free. Go to okmtraining.org and click on “Join a Class.” Then scroll down to “Beyond Church,” click and sign up. More details in the image below.

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My favorite time is Jesus central time!

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Something is central when it is located in the center. When Jesus is the center of my life, I have the time of my life. All the time I spend centered on Him, I am filled with awe and delight. … Continue reading →

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Jesus institution or Jesus revolution?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christianity began as a Jesus-led movement, a spontaneous revolution of people being led by the acts of Jesus and His life-giving revelation — “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Over the years it shifted from being a Jesus revolution … Continue reading →

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A Night to Testify

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Last night a group of people gathered around a little stage where Johnny Cash used to sing in the tiny town of Bon Aqua, Tennessee. As we surrendered to Christ’s Headship and began to come to the mic and testify … Continue reading →

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The recipe for joy

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Years ago, I discovered the recipe for joy in my favorite recipe book. I follow that recipe in my heart every day and it never fails to feed me with awe and delight. It’s a simple recipe. Open your heart … Continue reading →

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A lifetime of excitement about Jesus and His town meetings

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

Once upon a time people around America and around the world got excited about the living, resurrected Jesus. I was one of them. We were often called Jesus Freaks and collectively were known as the Jesus Movement or the Jesus … Continue reading →

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Firm foundations for the future city

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Foundations for the future city can be found in the life of an ancient man who longed for a city built on peace and justice. Three religions look to this man for inspiration and hope. He was looking for the … Continue reading →

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Jesus “wow” me!

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Lord “wows” me! Be ever “wowed” by Jesus,This Jesus who God raised to life!This Jesus who is now everywhere!This Jesus who is the Lord and the Christ,The Creator in human flesh!This Jesus who is seatedAt the right hand of … Continue reading →

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