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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!

The end is near–should I fear or persevere?

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

1 Peter 4:7 — “The end of all things is near.” The clock’s running down. Time is short. Give your all for the kingdom of God with whatever time you have left. Heaven is forever and God’s will is always … Continue reading →

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Show me Jesus, don’t give me a show about Him!

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

A sermon,Although youMay like to hear it,Is no substituteFor walkingIn the Spirit. I balkAt hearingAnother talkAbout Christianity.I want to walkIn the Spirit. Churches claim to be part of the body of Christ. If that’s so, they need to let the … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Judgment Day . . .

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

People don’t wantTo think or sayJudgment Day,But it’s on the way. As humans we tend to compare ourselves to people who are doing or have done some of the worst things we can imagine. Thus, by that comparison, we can … Continue reading →

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What drives the church service you attend?

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

Church services can be driven by several things: Tradition driven church follows customs and habits that have been passed down for generations. Program driven church follows a well-planned program. Content driven church is built around a teaching or sermon. Personality … Continue reading →

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Is your allegiance with Jesus or with your desires?

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this paragraph in my mind: My allegiance is to the living Jesus who captured my heart and filled me with love for Him and for all people. He now lives inside me to lead, … Continue reading →

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Self-focus is the greatest enemy of happiness

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

When self-consciousness crowds out your joy, focusing on being kind and encouraging other people can restore it. When we’re free from self-consciousness childlike silliness and playfulness come easily. Stuffy seriousness is a sign of self-focus. Self-consciousness is a cage that … Continue reading →

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I coined some awesome words about awe

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Live in awe! Refuse to take the offramp of over analysis that causes people to exit from the daily wonder and glory of being alive. Living in this amazing world, awe should be awedinary. We should be continually in a … Continue reading →

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Wacha streaming?

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

If you will persist To strongly resist Negative thoughts And assist Positive thoughts, You’ll be happier. The thoughts, feelings, and desires that you choose to let stream in your heart, will sweep you along to their final destination. I choose … Continue reading →

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The war alphabet

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

War awful-betizes everything it touches. This simple awful-bet can reduce the appetite for war. Let all politicians, soldiers, and ordinary citizens memorize it and wear it as a badge. War is: Atrocious Brutal Cruel Demonic Evil Failure Gory Hell Insanity … Continue reading →

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Reparations that crossed-out my guilt

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus made reparationsTo atoneFor the wrongI’ve doneAnd to attuneMy heart to God.Now, filled with awe,I walk along with HimEnjoying His presenceAs He directs, empowers,And comforts meThroughout the day. Guilt-free living requires more than merely masking our sin.

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