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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!

Jesus can . . . Let Him . . . The revival will come!

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus can do amazing things when people gather in His name. Revival happens when we let Him! It happens when people realize that Jesus can take over and be the One in control and they humbly let Him! Revival: Jesus … Continue reading →

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Who’s Jesus?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Who’s Jesus? O, for a clearer view of the real Jesus. I woke up this morning with these thoughts about Jesus going through my mind and heart: “Jesus is the Maker of all things — Emmanuel, God with us! Realizing … Continue reading →

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Church should be windy!

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Church needs to be windy — overflowing with the blowing of God’s Spirit. The stale air of this world needs to be refreshed by the windy city of God. Hierarchy and institutionalism take the wind out of the body of … Continue reading →

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Focus on what was chosen to be in the Scriptures

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

For an accurate viewOf God’s Chosen OneRead the Bible every dayAs you prayAnd listen to God’s Spirit. Avoid being a puppetOf your pet pulpit,Search the ScripturesLike they did in Acts 11:17. Many details and events from Jesus’ life were chosen … Continue reading →

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If a tall man says he’s a short woman

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

People have the right to express their desires and feelings. People also have the right to disagree with other people’s desires and feelings. A tall man has the right to feel like he’s a short woman. However, his feelings don’t … Continue reading →

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I’m a needy person

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

Instead of showing people the presence of the risen Jesus church too often presents a religious show. Church should be a Jesus reveal meeting always presenting the presence of Christ. The religious establishment tends to train people to snuggle into … Continue reading →

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10 better questions than “Where do you go to church?”

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

1) Where do you open up and connect heart-to-heart with other Christians? 2) Where do you spontaneously pray aloud with and for other Christians? 3) Where do you humble yourself, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from your wicked ways … Continue reading →

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The type of meeting that can manifest and maintain a Spirit-led movement . . .

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The ancient Greeks had the secret to maintaining a movement. Jesus borrowed their word for it! Spiritual movements happen when people spontaneously open their heart to one another as equals and to Jesus as their daily Lord. Institutions don’t maintain … Continue reading →

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Skin color is no reason for either shame or pride

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being suspicious of people because of the skin they’re in is to judge them by their color instead of by the content of their character. The color of a person’s skin is never a shameful thing, but corrupt character content … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe in the absentee Jesus!

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

I once thought JesusWas an absenteeFar away from me.Then I opened my heartAnd now Christ in meFills me with gloryAnd inner victory. Jesus invites people,“Come unto Me.”He doesn’t want to beAn absenteeIn your life. Jesus is an absenteeFrom the tombSo … Continue reading →

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