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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!

Beyond City Sights

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The glory and splendor of the Lord is all around you. Take the time to notice it. Let your physical eyes observe some of the Creator’s amazing and majestic beauty and engineering in nature and its 2.2 billion species of … Continue reading →

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I Try To Keep My Heart Open to God’s Mysteries

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

I try to always keep my heart open to God’s mysteries and to let Him lead me outside of my comfort zone. Doing that fills me with awe and wonder and keeps me astounded by His presence, love, and power. … Continue reading →

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About Cessationists, Sensationists, & Facinationists

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Cessationists say it has stopped. Sensationists try to add to it by human feelings, ideas, and effort. Facinationists live in awe of it and surrender to it. What is it? It is the power and presence of Jesus Christ living … Continue reading →

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Which Christmas — NP or ME?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Is your Christmas focused on the North Pole or the Middle East? Your answer matters. When the main character in Christmas is from the North Pole instead of the Middle East, the supporting characters are elves instead of wise men, … Continue reading →

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I’ve Often Spoken On Stage About My Love for Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Prophetic boldness, faith, action and adoration flow from wholehearted love for Jesus! If we loved Jesus more, we would experience much more of that in our churches and in our daily life. You can love Jesus more than you do. … Continue reading →

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Listening That Turns Life Around

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

JESUS Talks are much better than TED Talks or any other kind of talks that you can ever hear! He says: “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27) Christ’s words are pain … Continue reading →

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I Admire Humility That Releases Dynamic Unity

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

When Christians humbly open their heart to one another they discover amazing unity! There’s a supernatural heart-to-heart unity of the Spirit among Christ-followers that can be lost if not carefully maintained. Our natural desires that the Bible calls “the flesh” … Continue reading →

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Joy Beyond Cartoons (And Self-Medication)

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

True joy comes from more than food, drink, entertainment, and self-medication. Life is more than food and the body more than clothes. (Matthew 6:25) Christians are supposed to break the human cycle of looking at and depending on the things … Continue reading →

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Less Sermon-Hearing / More of God’s Presence

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Sermon-hearing is a very poor substitute for God’s presence. No one can preach you into inner peace. It only comes from surrendering to God’s presence. Accept no substitute for the actual presence of the living God. Peace is the fruit … Continue reading →

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Does the Concept of “God and Country” Lead to Positive Events?

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

History shows that the concept of “God and Country” often leads to “might makes right” and produces many cruel and tragic events. Faith and politics don’t have a great track record of producing peace and love and the other fruit … Continue reading →

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