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!

Unlock unlimited heart connection!

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

To unblock unlimited heart connection, activate your heart on God’s network! This will help. Unlimited heart connectionOvercomes all rejection.As bearers of God’s image,Any two human heartsCan connect.Let everyone you meetHave the attentionOf your heartAnd be a partOf your inner circleAt … Continue reading →

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The measure of a miracle

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

How you seeMay not beThe way things are.Optical illusionsLead toIncorrect conclusions. The idea of miracles is controversial. Some people say that miracles can’t happen–that there’s nothing outside of nature that can act on nature–nothing supernatural. They insist that everything has … Continue reading →

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Refugees from sin

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Refugees fleeing fromGuilt and self-destruction,Shame and addiction,You are welcomeIn the kingdom of God True Christians are refugeesWho are escapingFrom the chaosAnd destruction of sin. The best refugeFor refugees from sadnessIs the living Jesus.

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Your mental bouquet

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every dayYou pickYour own bouquet,WeedsThat plantThe seedsOf misery,Or flowersOf kindnessAnd hope. Filling your mindWith bouquets of weedsOnly succeedsIn making you miserable. EverydayGather good thoughtsInto a fragrantAnd beautiful bouquetOf inner peaceAnd make itThe centerpieceOf your mind. In a balanced bouquetAll the … Continue reading →

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The mental wealth of inner health

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

True mental wealthIsn’t information thatThe mind has memorized,But a mindsetOverflowing with inner peace. Too much analysis can deconstruct awe and wonder and make you feel like your life’s just a blunder. Spiritual blindness may be humanity’s biggest problem. The ordinary-izing … Continue reading →

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The beauty of hearing beyond words

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

A lot can happenIf you will listenTo silence. Let stillnessSettle your inner storms.Then in the quietEnjoy the sweetnessOf peace. Be stillUntil the hushOf unhurried silenceOpens your heartTo awe. The beautyOf peaceful silenceIs beyond words. All isn’t quiet in silence.If you … Continue reading →

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Church-swap Sunday idea

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let all the Christians(Including the preachers)On a certain SundayIn a particular townAsk God to send themTo a church other thanThe one they normally attendAnd when they gatherSay and doWhatever the risen JesusTells them to.Would that be chaos or glory?I believe … Continue reading →

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What’s the source of creativity?

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

–Creativity–In the stillness of quietSounds of silenceGather togetherAnd arrange themselvesTo compose this poem,Words that I didn’t hearWith my physical ear.From what sourceDid they appearIn my mind?Ancient Greeks saidThe silent inner soundsOf inspirational creativityCome from goddessesThat they called muses.The early Christians … Continue reading →

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Explan-actions to make faith explicit

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let me explain a new word I coined–explan-actions. It means “to show and demonstrate your faith with your actions, not just to proclaim them with your words–to go beyond making plans and having good intentions and to begin to implement … Continue reading →

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The inner calm of transfiguration

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

The transfiguration of ChristIsn’t theology to figure outBut a calling to live out.We can learn to be stillAnd listen to Jesus,Ignoring our own impulsive andSelf-motivated marching ordersThat satisfy our desireTo build monuments.Then Christ’s inner presenceCan release a movementOf living waterThat … Continue reading →

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