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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!

Supernatural hero, Jesus — full of justice and mercy

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

The hero in Christianity is Jesus. Exalt Him! All the rest of us have an equal status as His servants. If any Christian acts like he is superior to you, he’s being led by human ego, not by God’s Spirit. … Continue reading →

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Hot thoughts and perky poems for starting spiritual fires

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christians have too low a view of Jesus. He is the Creator of everything and became a man. He is ever-present and all powerful. Yet few of us believe that Jesus can lead a church service all by Himself. If … Continue reading →

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Remember Jesus is present now

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Church should make us remember that Jesus is dynamically present and active now (not just a vague remembrance from the past). Remember and refocus on Him in the now as you read this! “Behold and become.” We need to do … Continue reading →

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Love stops . . .

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Love builds people up by stopping the inner thoughts, feelings, and desires that tear them down. If you want to stop the negative and tormenting things that are operating within you, follow the way of love. Never stop inwardly stopping … Continue reading →

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I have a dream for Christ-followers

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus isn’t dead. It’s time for Christians to quit acting like He is. I have a dream today that Christ followers will wake up and become much more than divided religious institutions called churches. I dream that we will become … Continue reading →

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There’s no perfect church but there is a perfect Savior!

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

To go to JesusYou don’t need to goTo a special building.You can go to HimAny time and any place.All you need to doIs to open and surrenderYour heart to HimAnd He’ll be there! Being led by God’s Spirit,Christ in you,Who … Continue reading →

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Let God’s Spirit set you free

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

Are you in sync with God’s Spirit? Hear what the Spirit is saying. Be filled with the Spirit. Be taught by the Spirit. Quench not the Spirit. Be led by the Spirit. Walk by the Spirit. Live by the Spirit. … Continue reading →

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Learn to be God’s Spirit-led marionette

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus is the puppeteer and Christians are the puppets. We need to let Him and Him alone pull our strings! Let the risen Jesus be your invisible puppeteer all day long! To successfully navigate the jungle of this life, learn … Continue reading →

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Let Jesus in your heart before you head out of this life

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Here’s the deal: If you’re asleep to the thrill Of knowing Jesus And caught in the chill Of a cold heart, You’ll seldom feel His real presence. A Christian audience Can easily overlook the radiance Of the presence Of the … Continue reading →

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Are there any “lay people”?

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

I don’t believe that there are any lay people. The Bible says that Christ-followers are “kings and priests.” The Protestant Reformers taught the priesthood of the believer (however, they weren’t very good at actually implementing it since they all established … Continue reading →

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