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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!

Whata Influence!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

There are so many influences in life. Much of those influences occur because of birth — who we are born to and in what culture and part of the world we are born and raised in. However, there is an … Continue reading →

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What I Found In Costa Rica

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m always searching for Spirit-led, tenderhearted Christian community that clearly demonstrates (1 Corinthians 2:4) the reality of Immanuel — God with us. (Matthew 1:23) It’s rare and it’s fragile. Even when you find it, it can quickly vanish. I most … Continue reading →

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Every Year!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

Train yourself to relyOn the firm realityAnd presence of God’s love,Not on pie in the sky.There is no need to tryTo find an alibiSo that you can denyThe bad things that you’ve done.Christ knowing all your sinLoved you enough to … Continue reading →

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Love is True Success — Good Character is Shown by Love

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

Love is true success. Without love we’re just making noise. Without love success status symbols mean nothing. No matter what we accomplish in life, without love it profits us nothing when we’re dead. Love is the proof of God’s presence. … Continue reading →

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How I Maximize My Happiness

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I am the happiest when I focus on what makes me happy. I maximize my happiness by focusing on “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Letting Jesus live in and through me makes me extremely happy! Learning to live … Continue reading →

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Spreading Kindness and Love

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

One of my greatest pleasures is spreading kindness and love. I enjoy distracting people from their burdens by helping them to smile and chuckle a bit and to experience some warm heartedness. I’m a natural introvert, but I’ve discovered that … Continue reading →

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Food Can’t Bring Inner Peace

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

You can’t eat your way to inner peace. The only way to truly find it is to step out from behind all your disguises. God sees through all my disguises. He knows who I really am. Yet He loves me … Continue reading →

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The Famous Man Who Has Personally Impacted My Life

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a very famous man who has personally impacted my life. I wrote the following short poem about him. When Jesus is neglectedYour heart is disconnectedFrom His presence and power —Your thoughts are not correctedBy God the Holy Spirit.Your … Continue reading →

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My Thinking Shapes My Life

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

A blind mind thinks without insight. I try not to do that. I make it my goal to think God’s thoughts. I have found the best book for God’s thoughts is the Bible. It helps me connect with God the … Continue reading →

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A Book That Imparts Amazing Attitudes, Skills, and Lessons

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

Throughout my adult life my favorite book has imparted amazing attitudes, skills, and lessons to me. It continues to do so day after day! Give the Bible much more than a passing glance now and then and it will do … Continue reading →

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