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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!

A ground-breaking wake-up thought this morning

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

As soon as I woke up this morning, I wrote this on a slip of paper: (“If Christ is in you, He’s not just there passively. He’s there actively working in you.”) That was ground-breaking in my consciousness. Now, after … Continue reading →

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Christians meeting with heart-felt awareness of Jesus

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Acute awareness of the risen Jesus requires much more than hearing a talk about Him. It requires direct, personal, ongoing, and interactive encounter with Him. It requires a knowing beyond head knowledge that ignites the heart with awe-filled aha and … Continue reading →

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Is a Christian still a sinner?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to see sins in other people; it’s much harder to see them in yourself. It’s easy to “plead the 5th” and hide your sins, but until you confess them and receive forgiveness, they’ll cause you much misery. To … Continue reading →

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The glory of God’s oratory in my heart

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s thought-voice is audibleAnd you are capableOf hearing it,If you makeYour heart available,Just like you hearOther thoughts in your mind. I’ve never heard anyone preach or speak like the glory of God’s oratory in my own heart. His thought-voice continually … Continue reading →

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Making the most of the marvelous mystery of Christ in you . . .

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

To delight in what you desire is death. To delight in what God desires is life. Grace isn’t the end of salvation. It’s the beginning. Christ comes into people as a seed. In a heart that is poor in spirit, … Continue reading →

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People follow coffee, sports, music, politics, family, patriotism, romance, etc.

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

I frequently see peopleTake delight in coffee,Celebrate sports,Appreciate family,Brag about a politician,Go gaga over music,Gush about romance,Glory in their nation,Get excited about an award,Applaud alcohol,But not very manyWho continually“Delight in the Lord”And keep Jesus first! The clueTo great breakthroughIn your … Continue reading →

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Who and/or what are you following?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

It matters who and/or what you follow. Following the hollowness of triviality leads to inner emptiness. Following yourself is dizzying — like a dog chasing its tail. When following your desires doesn’t make you happy, you’ve let them deceive you. … Continue reading →

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When the Cultivator cultivates human heart-soil

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Trust GodTo cultivateYour heart.Let Him pullThe weeds outBefore they startTo overrun you! When weedsAre allowedTo run wildIn your heartPeace and joyDepart. For life-giving cultivationRead the Bible withHeart-warming contemplation,Not theological speculation. Some people let God cultivate beauty within them. Some people … Continue reading →

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It is about you! (Jesus makes it personal)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus begins The Sermon on the Mount with “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” and “Blessed are those who mourn . . .” He goes on to say, “Blessed are those who are persecuted . . .” Then suddenly Jesus … Continue reading →

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Don’t quit till you get to the bread (Walk to Emmaus)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let JesusAlwaysAmaze UsLike Emmaus! Let’s read the BibleTo let the living JesusContinually amaze us.The Emmaus walkersWith their knowledgeWere blind to the amazing presenceOf the living, resurrected Jesus.The Emmaus Road is everywhere,But Christians are too often unawareThat the risen JesusIs communicating … Continue reading →

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