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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!

Experience “innermost being” Christianity

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

Innermost being Christianity is much more powerful than mere church attendance. What does the Bible mean when it talks about your “innermost being”? The innermost being is the place of awe-releasing rivers of living water that flow from deep within … Continue reading →

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How to help someone be aware of God’s presence

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s easy for people to live with God completely off their radar–with no awareness of His presence and power. In fact, for most people that’s where they are most of the time. They’re missing out on the thrill and healing … Continue reading →

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Where are you supposed to be?

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Mentally and physically,Refuse to goWhere your notSupposed to be.Refuse to look atWhat you shouldn’t see.Refuse to embraceAnything that canTake God’s placeAs Lord of your life. Everything that happens around us and to us isn’t God’s will. Peter wrote that “God’s … Continue reading →

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God’s everywhere. (It’s silly to try to hide.)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

I know thatGod knows meAnd focusesOn me withAttentive awarenessThere’s nothingI can hideFrom Him.Even if I triedEverything’s outIn the open.He even knowsMy secret pride.Nothing can be denied.He knows what I decideBefore I choose it.He knows my every strideBefore I take it.He … Continue reading →

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All Saints Eve & Day are for celebrating Jesus-first people

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s All Saints Eve–a day before All Saints Day, set aside to honor Jesus-first people. Don’t be distracted by devils. “Hallow” is an old English word that means “to make holy or set aside for holy use.” Use today (and … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Jesus-first people

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

I love to spend time with people who keep Jesus first in their heart and lifestyle. Although they seem to be distracted from much of the details and desires of daily life, they have a burning focus on Jesus. They … Continue reading →

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God is non-fiction — worship Him & see

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

Worship isn’tThe posture we takeOr the noise we makeIt’s when we forsakeOur focus on selfAnd allow God to rakeOur heart with His presenceAnd make us wide awakeTo His reality. AnyplaceYou open your heartIn honest and humbleAdoration of GodBecomes a placeOf … Continue reading →

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Distractions are subtractions that take away your sense of purpose.

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you never click the delete icon in your mind, you’ll live distracted all the time. Distraction isn’t a disorder. It’s the lack of rigorous self-control. Look not at what isn’t good to see. Click not where going isn’t good … Continue reading →

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Christianity is about individuals, not clones in religious institutions

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

Until we gather with and spiritually connect with Christ-transformed individuals, there will be little unity among Christians. When Christ-transformed individuals recognize each other there’s an instant sense of kinship and community. I sold black history books during college summers and … Continue reading →

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Words in my heart are my wake-up call

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and Jesus puts words in my heart. I respond by passively pondering and the words come together as individual phrases (and sometimes as poems). These are the words that manifested in my heart this … Continue reading →

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