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!

Praying in the Spirit (no need to fear it)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Pray from your heartWithout makingThe words strainThrough your brain. We learn to speakIn the power of the SpiritNot by filling our mindWith religious information,But by training our heartTo continually surrender to JesusAnd overflow with wordsThat come from the presenceOf Christ … Continue reading →

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Bob about what?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you bob about in the sea of your wrongful feelings and desires, you’re risking getting swept away by their dangerous undertow. Think before you bob! Here are some pre-bob thoughts: Let your heartBe molded byTruth and kindness,Not hardenedBy our … Continue reading →

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Apparent inconsistencies in pro-abortion arguments

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

Legal or not It seems inconsistent To say that . . . “Cruelty to animals Is morally wrong But cruelty to Prenatal human life Isn’t.” “Prenatal human life Is disposable But postnatal human life Isn’t.” “Siamese twins Each have their … Continue reading →

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Speaking hostile words is like throwing stones

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

Words are like stonesThat we throwInto the lake of life.When they’reHeard or read,Their ripples spreadIn people’s heartsAnd heads.Make your splashIn life’s lakeKindness,Not hate. For many decades, I’ve found my best source of uplifting words is the Bible when read with … Continue reading →

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The self-focused choice is seldom the best choice.

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

To chooseTo accuseOthersIs oftenAn attemptTo excuseYourself. To chooseTo excuseYour conscienceIs to fuseYourselfTo bad choices. Choice means responsibility. We’re all accountable for the choices we make. Selfish choices are often unjust. Choices made while ignoring conscience and compassion are often cruel. … Continue reading →

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When you can’t do it, be God’s conduit

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Somewhere betweenEager excusesAnd excessive effortWe can surrenderTo the LordAnd let His spiritual giftsOverflow withThe fruit of His SpiritFrom within usAs we open our heartAs a conduitTo graciously giveWhat we haveFlowing through us.(Can’t do it?Be God’s conduitAnd leave the resultsWith Him.) … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ & accountability

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

I’ve been blessed with amazing experiences. Every day I encounter something amazing. Christianity should be a contemporary Jesus movement, not a religious monument where people are lectured about what Jesus did in the past. Christians are supposed to be experiencing … Continue reading →

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Praying below the ceiling

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

Even when you feelLike your prayers don’t goAs high as the ceilingThat’s okay becauseThe Spirit of Christ isLower than the ceiling,Working inside His followersAnd actively revealingHis presence and powerOn our level.In the name ofJesus Christ of NazarethRise up and walk … Continue reading →

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You might be a fake Christian if . . .

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus said that there will be many false prophets. Today people like to accuse journalists who disagree with them of presenting fake news. Maybe we need to be aware of fake Christianity. You might be a fake Christiam if . … Continue reading →

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Illusionary living or beyond church Christianity?

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

When we see small stuff as big stuff, we misrepresent reality by stuffing our mind with distorted proportions. Every lie is big stuff. It’s a loser’s lost cause because even if it appears to win, it loses truth and integrity. … Continue reading →

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