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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!

Don’t just sit in church. Get up and obey God’s Spirit!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus out of the church box so He can rule and reign in your heart. Take the risk to hear and do what His Spirit is saying. Begin to notice and obey His inner promptings throughout the day. I propose … Continue reading →

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When human efforts aren’t working

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

When human opinions and efforts aren’t working to solve society’s problems, it’s an indication that we need God’s supernatural help! Human performance often attracts human applause and praise, but it lacks the power of God. “Unless the Lord builds the … Continue reading →

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Hierarchy’s high places

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

What’s proclaimed from the high places of human popularity and honor is often distorted by the effort to maintain the supposed dignity and distinction of those spaces. Truth is often twisted and distorted to support whatever will bring respect and … Continue reading →

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Can society respect human life?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

A society that produces people who are so evil that they will murder groups of strangers including children is sick! Lord, have mercy on us! Perhaps we can agree on this: People who want to kill a lot of people … Continue reading →

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Unwanted compelling desires are bondage.

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

When you are being compelled by thoughts, feelings, desires, or habits that you don’t want, you are in bondage to something other than yourself that the Bible calls sin. If you are a slave to big sin or tiny sin, … Continue reading →

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Who’s really in charge in church?

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is really the Head of His body: He is the One who gets all the praise and adoration; none of the praise is given to others. Christ is really and truly the One allowed to take control of … Continue reading →

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Hearing Jesus here, there, and everywhere

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Most Christians spend far more time hearing what the world is saying than they do hearing what the Spirit is saying. God makes sense when you’re really listening to Him, but not when you’re running from Him. Hearing God’s voice … Continue reading →

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If your life feels off track . . .

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

When you feel like your life is off track, it is. No matter how hard we try no person is ever perfectly aligned with truth and reality. We can never exert enough self-effort to do everything right. No matter how … Continue reading →

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How’s your Jesus receptivity?

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Receptivity? You can meet with Jesus anytime and anyplace. How about now, right where you are? Tune in to God’s Spirit. Tune out the distractions. Continual receptivity to the risen Jesus will give you the ride of your life and … Continue reading →

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Closed-hearted Christianity is counterfeit

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let God who opened wide the Red Sea open wide your heart! Dare to make the inner click to load the risen Jesus into your heart giving Him full permission to make His changes within you. Closed-hearted Christianity is counterfeit. … Continue reading →

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