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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!

The type of meeting that can manifest and maintain a Spirit-led movement . . .

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The ancient Greeks had the secret to maintaining a movement. Jesus borrowed their word for it! Spiritual movements happen when people spontaneously open their heart to one another as equals and to Jesus as their daily Lord. Institutions don’t maintain … Continue reading →

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Skin color is no reason for either shame or pride

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being suspicious of people because of the skin they’re in is to judge them by their color instead of by the content of their character. The color of a person’s skin is never a shameful thing, but corrupt character content … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe in the absentee Jesus!

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

I once thought JesusWas an absenteeFar away from me.Then I opened my heartAnd now Christ in meFills me with gloryAnd inner victory. Jesus invites people,“Come unto Me.”He doesn’t want to beAn absenteeIn your life. Jesus is an absenteeFrom the tombSo … Continue reading →

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Jesus was glorified by interruptions!

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Many of Jesus’ teachings, healings, and miracles were in response to interruptions. Perhaps by shutting down interruptions churches shut down Jesus. Roof altering (miracle manifesting) interruptions? (See Luke 5:17-26.) History shows that an eruption of revival and spiritual awakening will … Continue reading →

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It’s simple to follow the invisible Leader

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

When the religious roof starts falling miracles happen! Here’s what I mean. The various forms religious establishment have something in common. They all want to be followed. But Jesus said: “Follow Me.” After Judas caused the roof to fall in … Continue reading →

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Free gas for your heart-tank

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

If Jesus has touched your life that’s good. If it’s been a while since He touched your heart, you may be running on empty! Jesus offers free gas for your heart-tank. Let Him fill you daily! A Christian who keeps … Continue reading →

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Don’t Toss Boss Jesus

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

UnbindThe boxed-up Jesus.He’s been too long confinedAnd entwinedBy the human mind.His presence isToo often declinedAnd removedFrom life’s daily grind.As humankindWe are designedTo be continually definedAnd refinedBy HimAnd alignedWith His presence.Don’t tossYour Boss.Make Jesus your daily Lord! Church too often gathersWithout … Continue reading →

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Reality matters! Racist history, prenatal life, man and woman

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

An approval approach to culture attempts to cancel people’s freedom to abstain from offering applause to other people’s choices. When kindly pointing out reality is considered to be hate speech a society is sinking into deep deception. It’s not unkind … Continue reading →

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Movin’ on up–beyond mental and emotional pain . . .

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Mental and emotional pain are warnings that your thinking and behavior are self-damaging and need to be adjusted. To have the mind of Christ we must let God’s Spirit direct our mental traffic. Invite the living Jesus into the home … Continue reading →

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Respecting human life in all colors and phases

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

I remember the signsThat said “Colored” and “White.”Even as a little boy,Completely unaware ofCritical Race Theory,I knew that wasn’t rightAnd my country was wrong. Respect all human life.Don’t just pick and choose.It’s not right to abuseThe miracle of human lifeIn … Continue reading →

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