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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!

Noticing Jesus!

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus-spottings,Jesus-encounters,Jesus-miracles,Jesus-friendship,And Christ in you:All are happening todayBecause He is risen indeed! Too often the risen Jesus is unobserved. His resurrection is proclaimed but His presence isn’t noticed. We need to recognize Jesus not just hear talks about Him. Go beyond … Continue reading →

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There’s never enough confetti to heal an empty heart.

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

An empty heart doesn’t appreciate Jesus’ empty tomb, but a heart full of His presence continually celebrates His resurrection! Discover the risen Jesus this week, not on a church calendar but with your heart! There’s never enough confetti to heal … Continue reading →

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An observation: A society that promotes sexual confusion produces much mistaken identity.

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Steve Simms
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Hostile language can provoke unintended violent actions. Let’s disagree with kindness.

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Steve Simms
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The Bible says to be “governed by the Spirit.”

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

When religion seems deadLook aheadTo beholdThe Lamb of GodAnd be Spirit-led. “The Spirit Himself testifies with our Spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16. Whew! Life doesn’t get any better than that! Live your life “in the new way … Continue reading →

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Does your heart dance with Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Sermons can’t teach you to dance with the living Jesus. Let Him have your heart and lead you to always follow His steps. An unwilling heart won’t dance with Jesus. It avoids His presence. Hearing and saying religious words doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Demonstrating the reality of Jesus is powerful!

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Bible teaches that the Christian faith needs to be presented “with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.” (See 1 Corinthians 2:4-5.) Instead of using human … Continue reading →

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What pastors can learn from dance instructors.

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

Dance instructors and disciple-makers find lecture to be ineffective. Instead, they demonstrate, involve people, and coach them. I believe that church would be much more effective at making Spirit-led disciples if pastors would teach like dance instructors instead of like … Continue reading →

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It’s easy to jump into deceptive desires.

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

Think before you jump! Satanic suggestions often call and coerce us to jump into our desires, feelings, and thoughts — to throw off the God-given safety net of our conscience and satisfy self instead. As people caught in the fall … Continue reading →

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There’s no reason to be spiritually deaf!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

To make disciples is to train people to daily hear and obey the living Jesus. We desperately need disciple-making today. There’s no need for Christians to be spiritually deaf! Hearing and obeying God requires: 1) Willingness to hear (receptivity), 2) … Continue reading →

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