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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!

Self-love or neighbor-love?

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Steve Simms

My heart is waking up to a deeper longing to “be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” and it’s a shocker! The “fullness of God” doesn’t allow me room for self-love. I’m learning that self-love and … Continue reading →

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Awareness of God’s glory ads up to adoration . . .

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

You can’t express deep adoration for Jesus if you’re not intensely aware of His presence, power, and majesty. If your heart isn’t overflowing with adoration for Jesus, maybe you’ve only heard about Him, but haven’t actually encountered Him. If you … Continue reading →

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A prayer for Christians from Ukraine, Russia, & around the world

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

This is my prayer and hope for Christians from Ukraine, Russia, and around the world: May the body of Christ around the world begin to boldly and brightly be “the light of the world,” “a city set on a hill” … Continue reading →

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Agape is the missing piece in human kindness

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

The Bible is full of teaching about love and about God’s loving kindness. Most preachers have preached multiple sermons on love. Is more theological configuration of love necessary? Can more analysis about love help us love more? Jesus clearly demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Religious choreography or joyous heart-felt celebration?

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

When words are said With the head But not the heart, Liturgy’s dead! Liturgy Is religious Choreography, Scripted words That can be parroted Without deep feeling Of their real meaning! Prayer’s not just words That you share With God. It’s … Continue reading →

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Marinate in Jesus!

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

Marinate in JesusUntil He saturates,Permeates,And activatesYou from within! Let JesusLive in youAnd flow throughAll you sayAnd do. When your heartAnd mindAre entwinedWith Jesus,You’ll be alignedwith His will. Unless we let Jesus grasp, captivate, and take control of our heart, we’re … Continue reading →

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Does church ignore the connectivity of the Holy Spirit?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

When Christ in you connects with Christ in me, an instant sense of kinship happens, even if we’re strangers. When we sense that connection, we tend to open our hearts to each other and begin to actively experience our unity … Continue reading →

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We need more Christians who are drunk (on God’s new wine)

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

Ephesians 5:18 offers an amazing alternative to getting drunk on alcohol or high on drugs. Instead, we can overflow with God’s Spirit and that’s an out-of-this world experience that produces “joy unspeakable and full of glory,” as well as “peace … Continue reading →

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Be astonished by something today

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

When the heart is trained to perceive and appreciate the beauty that the eyes behold, astonishment becomes an ongoing occurrence. Any day without astonishment hasn’t been lived to the fullest. Astonishment is refreshing because it reminds us that life is … Continue reading →

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Following your desires is a cinch to quench God’s Spirit

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

An employer doesn’t want you to follow your desires, but to obey his instructions. The same with God. Putting your desires above God’s desires is called quenching the Spirit. If you continually put your desires above your employer’s desires (or … Continue reading →

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