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!

Finding Wisdom Beyond Tradition

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

Can you think of someone who is wise in his own eyes? The Bible describes a person like that by using a word that I don’t like to use. Therefore, I checked with 22 different translations to find one that … Continue reading →

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The Most Amazing Nearby Attraction

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

God’s kingdom is at hand (Matthew 3:2) but you can’t see it because it comes without observation. (Luke 17:20) That’s because the kingdom–the inner government of God–is within and among (Luke 17:21) the people who truly follow and obey the … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Do for Five Reasons

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is one thing that I do daily for at least five reasons: fun, inspiration, encouragement, hope, and strength. I devour a very special book. It’s actually a collection of 66 books written by around 40 different authors during a … Continue reading →

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One Thing to Understand

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

One thing to understand is that true understanding requires humility. Pride prevents and distorts true understanding. Self-focus will keep you from humbling yourself. (1 Peter 5:6) That’s why Jesus taught self-denial, daily cross bearing, and obedience to Him. (Luke 9:23) … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name? It’s Your Heart That Matters?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

What’s in a name? It’s what’s in your heart that matters! To be happier grow more gratitude. Graze on gratitude.Acquire the attitudeOf appreciationBy saying thank youAnd taking actionsTo express gratefulness.Then you’ll spread happinessEverywhere you go.Apply thanksgivingTo all your living.Make it … Continue reading →

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I Dream of Being a Better Disciplemaker

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

I ask God to give me the insight to make disciples. The abandoned art of disciple making draws out the purposes of a person’s heart. (Proverbs 20:5) Disciple making redirects people by training them to fully surrender to Jesus so … Continue reading →

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Good Leaders Connect with People

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

Good leaders care about the people they’re leading. They don’t just see them as human resources to use in order to accomplish their goals. They connect heart-to-heart with their followers. They have fellowship with them. Fellowship (1 Corinthians 1:9) is … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Could Uninvent Hardheartedness

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

Hardheartedness doesn’t rock! A proud and hard heart makes Jesus both mad and sad. (Mark 3:5) How does your heart make Jesus feel? (Proverbs 16:5) There is hardness in your heart when you are: People look at your outward appearance, … Continue reading →

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The Most I’ve Ever Felt Loved

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Steve Simms

I’ve felt — and consistently feel — so intensely loved by God that I seek to settle for nothing less than His will for me. (Matthew 6:33) Being consciously aware of God’s fervent and sacrificial love for me has made … Continue reading →

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Escaping From the Clutter of Self-Focus

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

Perhaps the greatest source of clutter in life is self-focus. It clutters our mind and our heart with our own thoughts, feelings, and desires until we have little room for anything else. How can we escape from the clutter of … Continue reading →

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