Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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!

Soaring Above the Mountains

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

Life can give us lots of problems and many difficult mountains to climb. When life does that to me, I like to soar above them by hang gliding with Jesus. Abide and Hang Glide! To learn to glideAnd how to … Continue reading →

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Nothing Tops This!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus allowed God the Father to live and to work in Him. (John 14:10) Now Jesus wants to live and to work inside of you. (Colossians 1:27) Will you persistently surrender to the risen Jesus and always make room for … Continue reading →

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The Historical Figure Who Worked on Feet

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

You really need to meetThe historical figureWho worked miracles on feetAnd allow him to repeatHis miracles on your feetTo get you off of your seatAnd walking by His Spirit,Turning away from defeatWith a heart that’s pure and clean.(John 13:3-17) Jesus … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm Instincts Aren’t Cool

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

I trust my best and most noble instincts. I try to keep them stirred up so that they become and stay red-hot within me. I reject and resist my worst instincts and do my best to freeze them out of … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Time of the Year

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite time of the year is anytime I am with my best friend, and my attention is focused on listening to him. He is always with me, but if I am not careful, I can become unaware of His … Continue reading →

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My 2 Favorite Places to Go in Nashville

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

I have two favorite places to go in Nashville, Tennessee. One is a few blocks from my house. I love to go there and walk with my wife and even by myself. It’s full of trees and flowers, numerous interesting … Continue reading →

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There’s Amazing Hope for You!

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is amazing hope for your life. No matter what you have been through or are currently going through there is incredible hope is available to you supernaturally. If you look beyond systematized church and formalized religion, you can encounter … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Book Inspires Creativity in Me

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

I read from my favorite book every day. Why? Because it inspires me in many ways. Reading it produces hope, insight, courage, conviction, and creativity in me. Here’s what it produced in me just now. Self-Righteousness is “Stoney” Ground (Mark … Continue reading →

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I Choose to Live by a River

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

White water rivers are inspiring. All that living water rushing mightily by stirs up my heart and makes me feel wonderfully invigorated. I love to raft with the strength and power of their flowing. I am talking about the inner … Continue reading →

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An Abiding Relationship with Jesus Christ

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

The coolest thing I’ve ever found is an abiding, heart-to-heart relationship with the risen Jesus. I can’t keep quiet about how Jesus has freed me from inner bondage and daily fills my life with peace and joy. Let Jesus beYour … Continue reading →

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