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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!

Something began when I was conceived that has continued unto this moment — my life! Life begins in a moment, but growth requires patience. It took nine months for me to grow from conception to birth.

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve Simms
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Inner fruit can keep you smiling

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus, teach meHow to be a fieldWhere the fruitOf the Spirit can flourish. Abundant fruitOf God’s SpiritCan’t growInside meUntil I allowJesus and HisRivers of living waterTo freely flowAnd irrigate meFrom within. The fruit of God’s SpiritIs a slow grow.It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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From atheism to mysticism (attitudes toward God)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

The artOf walking with GodRequires an honest,Surrendered,And open heart. Approaching GodWith a big headAnd small heartIsn’t the wayTo startSeeking Him. I’ve noticed that many people who resist being influenced by God, eagerly embrace the influence of people’s destructive attitudes and … Continue reading →

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Society’s desire fetish distorts reality

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Desires and feelingsDon’t determine realityBut oftenDeceitfully twist itAnd make truthTheir casualty. Our culture seems to be obsessed with teaching us to live according to our desires instead of according to moral and ethical principles, but that doesn’t seem to be … Continue reading →

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My appreciation of “Pastor Appreciation Month”

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

True pastor appreciationBrings us to the realizationThat to pastorIs to facilitate demonstrationsOf the presence, power, and loveOf the risen Jesus,Not just to give talks about Him. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It’s a great time for you to appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Religion is predictable. The Holy Spirit is unpredictable.

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus preferred predictable, programmed, and rigid religion, but Jesus told him that God’s Spirit is unpredictable like the wind. (See John chapter three.) Religiously satisfying the flesh (our human desires and our need to look good before … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus say, “Blessed are those who love themselves”?

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” not, “Blessed are those who love themselves.” It takes humility, self-restraint, and self-denial to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Pride puts self ahead of neighbor. Self-love doesn’t show us what love is; … Continue reading →

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When you believe in Jesus you rely on Him every moment

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” ―C.S. Lewis. When you believe in Jesus you rely on Him every moment Believing is trusting–Relying on someoneSo much thatWe complyWith what … Continue reading →

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Self-righteousness is sneaky

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

One of the reasons we Christian humans don’t live without sin is that when we start to believe that we have stopped sinning we accidently slip into the sin of pride and become modern religious Pharisees. That’s so easy to … Continue reading →

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Is it good for people to sample your example?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

A bad exampleExtinguishesGood words. When wordsAnd actionsContradict,Believe the actions,Not the words. Before you followPeople’s exampleCheck outHow their behaviorIs turning outFor them. Be carefulWhat you watchHear or readBecause it may leadYou somewhereYou don’t want to go. You’re a role model,Whether youWant … Continue reading →

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