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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!

If you have ears to hear the Spirit, use them.

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Victorious Christian living requires the courage, honesty, and humility to open wide your heart to the risen Jesus and to other believers. If you will read the Bible with an open heart, what God has said in the past will … Continue reading →

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You can’t bury guilt

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

Humans spend much time and energy trying to bury their guilt, but humbly receiving and walking in Christ’s forgiveness is much more effective. Fully receiving and living in God’s forgiveness will greatly improve your mental health. Once you truly experience … Continue reading →

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Everyone needs forgiveness

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

Self-justification might temporarily hide guilt and shame behind self-deception, but it can’t pull them out by the roots. The forgiveness that matters most is the forgiveness that removes guilt and shame. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who … Continue reading →

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Which AI? Artificial intelligence or authentic intelligence?

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Authentic intelligence requires insight, discernment, and wisdom, not just computing. Artificial intelligence merely scans and sorts the information that it has access to. Authentic intelligence chooses to seek and submit to righteousness and truth. Artificial intelligence is mindless information processing … Continue reading →

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Speaking in tongues is better than Starbucks (and any bar anywhere).

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

If it’s acceptable for people to talk about drinking coffee and beer it’s acceptable to talk about speaking in tongues! So here goes . . . To neglectOr rejectGod’s giftOf tonguesIs to miss outOn somethingThat’s infinitely betterThan coffee or teaOr … Continue reading →

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Sincere criticism can help make church better

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pastors don’t have a right to demand that they not be criticized. Wise pastors welcome criticism because they realize that they need the accountability. A pastor who demands that people in the congregation not disagree with Him has a lot … Continue reading →

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Google Jesus

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

If the presence of the risen Jesus isn’t continually surging from within you like rivers of living water, you’re missing out on “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” To present Jesus as stuck in history, in Heaven, or in … Continue reading →

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Life surrounded by screaming screens

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

Humanity todayIs surrounded byConstant distractionsAnd ungodly attractions.Phones, TVs,Music, moviesAnd sin-filled screensThat scream,“Look at me!”Sometimes that’s allWe can hear or see.O, me!How will we ever“Behold the Lamb of God”?How can we be“Dead to sin,”When we live inFocused attention on itAnd let … Continue reading →

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The beautiful soundtrack of heart-felt Christianity

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus breathe On the wind chimes In your heart And play beautiful music That fills you with joy. The soundtrack of biblical Christianity is the voice of “Christ in you, the hope of glory” continually prompting you … Continue reading →

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Humanity’s greatest fear?

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Fear is not final. It can always be resisted. When you’re feeling fear, fight it until it flees. Fear is an opportunity to show courage. Without fear courage isn’t necessary. The fear of letting people see what’s truly going on … Continue reading →

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