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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 Churching

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

If churchingIsn’t helpingYou be and liveLike Jesus every dayIt’s not working. ChurchingWithout disciplingIs often hinderingFor Christ-following.(1 Corinthians 11:17.) A decision to acknowledge Jesus and to start churching isn’t the same thing as surrendering to and relying on the risen Jesus … Continue reading →

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Fire is hot–never lukewarm

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Start a heart-fire.Ask God to give youA burning desireTo know JesusBetter. The fire of God must be demonstrated. It can’t be taught or explained. It transcends human rationality. Fire is hot. It’s never lukewarm. Lukewarm Christians have abandoned God’s fire. … Continue reading →

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If King Jesus isn’t first in your life, you’re out of sync with Him

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

When we’re out of sync with God we sink into sin. When we’re in sync with Him we let King Jesus lead us. When you find your life sinking, start syncing with Jesus and you’ll rise. Before you speak, lip-sync … Continue reading →

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The Jesus-first community obeys King Jesus

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Jesus-first communityExperiences ongoingHeart-to-heart unityAnd takes every opportunityTo glorify Him. Ask not, “Where do you go to church?” Ask, “How do you connect with the Jesus-first community?” The Jesus-first community consists of Christ-followers who interact heart-to-heart with the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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The King who matters most says: “Love one another.”

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

The King of Kings says: “A new command I give you: Love one another.” We have no excuse for rebelling against Him. King Jesus is too often robbed of His authority. Like a figurehead king, He’s honored with words, but … Continue reading →

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Mental wealth makes your heart rich

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

Mental wealth matters. Make your mind a treasure chest of beautiful thoughts. It’s good to have money, but mental wealth is more important. Too many people hope for riches instead of enjoying the riches of hope. Peace of mind is … Continue reading →

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Christians should train like Navy Seals so they can follow Jesus better

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you don’t train your desires, emotions, and thoughts to align with truth and integrity, they’ll align you with self-deception. Overcoming temptation requires training, not just will power! Christianity’s not about settling into a comfort zone. It’s about rigorously training … Continue reading →

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The wondrous web of ongoing Jesus-awareness

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

In a momentI awakenedFrom JesusAs a religious wordTo Jesus as living LightAnd glorious insightFull of present-dayPower and might! When I awakened from unawareness to awe in the presence of Christ, the living Jesus filled up my senses. Everyday Jesus shows … Continue reading →

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Fiery faith, not fairy faith (Be the one!)

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

We need fiery faith, not fairy faith–flaming faith, not sedating faith–blazes of glory, not boring story. Sensing the splendor of God far surpasses sitting thru sermons filled with sweet theological speculation. The world needs to see phenomenal Christ-followers who radiate … Continue reading →

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All Christ-followers can prophesy

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

To prophesy is to speak or write words prompted by God’s Spirit. It’s not the content of the words that makes prophecy but their Source. We need more prophetic speaking and fewer self-proclaimed prophets. Where do the words you say … Continue reading →

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