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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!

Desires aren’t prison bars

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

DesireIs likeA fire.You canEnflame it.Or you canTame it. Having desiresIn no way requiresThat you obey themAnd get stuckIn their briars. Desires aren’t trustworthy. They can be true or deceptive, good or bad, right or wrong. They need discernment, not blind … Continue reading →

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I was asked if I’ve ever seen Jesus. Here’s my answer:

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

I would define see as: having light enter the eye and project an image on the retina that is then communicated to the brain by the optic nerve. I’ve never had the image of Jesus projected on my retina, but … Continue reading →

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Boosted?

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you boast You need humility When you feel busted You need to be boosted. You don’t need Another Sunday message From a mere man. You need to hear The inner Messenger: Christ in you, The hope of glory. I … Continue reading →

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Where’s Jesus today?

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

Two Christ-followers on the road to Emmaus wondered out loud where Jesus was as He walked along beside them and engaged them in conversation. They remind me of many contemporary Christians who wonder where Jesus is when He plainly stated, … Continue reading →

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Lies are dolls that adults try to use to mask the truth

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

If a people have the courage, they can always tell the truth! Lying is a cowardly act. Truth tears down anything that’s built on lies. That’s why total honesty is so feared. Lies are dolls that adults play make-believe with … Continue reading →

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Do a Spirit-led act today!

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

The early Christians engaged in Spirit-led acts that demonstrated the presence and reality of the risen Jesus to an unbelieving world. Nowadays, especially in the Western world, Spirit-led acts are rare among Christians. It’s time that we listen to Jesus … Continue reading →

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Which Jesus should be followed?

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Danger: A false Jesus is very misleading! “For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the Spirit you received, or a different gospel from … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing the lies & half-truths within us

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you obeyAnd defendYour deceptive desires,You distortWho youReally are. Truth triesTo shineFreelyIn the skiesof human heartsBut liesDisguiseIts light. Truth alignsWith reality.Lies don’t. As humans, our distorted thoughts, feelings, and desires are our greatest source of deception. Desire distorts belief. We … Continue reading →

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Spiritual growth or dry religion?

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

If we won’t let the living Jesus install and run His software operating system in our heart, we’re only playing with Christianity. Religious bits and rites can’t overcome the malware in the human heart. Only full surrender to Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Happiness isn’t routine. It’s spontaneous.

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Routine clicks alongThroughout the day,Avoiding fresh ideasAlong the way. Rethink outside the rut! It is insensitive to innovation. Routine rigorously rejects creativity. Too much routine rigidly structures life and shuts down spontaneity. The atrophy of spontaneity then completes the cycle … Continue reading →

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