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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!

Freedom from the routine of fear

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Fear happens when we allow evil to terrorize our mind and heart. Personal, powerful, ongoing awareness of the presence, love, and protection of the living Jesus knocks fear out of the park. It gives us peace, hope, and faith that … Continue reading →

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Mental mandates are a bigger threat than mask mandates

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

Freedom from the painOf our mental mandatesOften requires usTo rewire our brain. Life is a flowOf moments.You can’t stopTheir flow,Even if you refuseTo let go. I’ve seenLove negateThe mandateOf hateAnd change the stateOf a human heart. When youStep aside from … Continue reading →

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Church or ekklesia–do words really matter?

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

The words we choose matter because they put pictures into people’s minds. Every time I hear and or read the word church, I see a business-like organization and/or a programmed religious meeting centered around a one-man sermon and/or a building … Continue reading →

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Hate wrongdoing but love the wrongdoer

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

(While I was writing this blog post, my mind was being besieged by thoughts telling me that I shouldn’t be writing about hating sin. A few minutes after posting it, I picked up a book that I was reading last … Continue reading →

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Created equal or created in God’s image?

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

The American Declaration of Independence says that “all men are created equal.” The Bible, however, never says that people are created equal. Instead, it says that the human race was created “in the image of God.” It’s human nature to … Continue reading →

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The greatest labor shortage is a lack of peacemakers

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

Rather thanChoosing betweenFight or flight,Peacemakers searchFor fresh insight. Peacemakers wake people up to harmony. Troublemakers leave a wake of misery behind them. Peace begins when people refuse to cooperate with evil. When troublemakers abound, peace makers are desperately needed. It … Continue reading →

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Have I been persecuted as a Christian?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Someone asked me if I’ve ever been persecuted as a Christian. Here’s my answer: When I think about persecution, nothing personal pops into my mind. The blessedness of being persecuted for right behavior or being falsely insulted for Jesus’ sake, … Continue reading →

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Don’t carry bitterness in your heart. Work to e-lemon-ate it!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

People who embrace bitterness give up the ability to find joy in life. If you let anger get the better of you, being bitter won’t be far behind. Let hurt make you better, not bitter! Bitterness makes people bonkers. Banish … Continue reading →

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Choose church or ekklesia (They’re not the same.)

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

When Christians lost the word ekklesia and replaced it with the word church, we lost much of what it means to be Christian. It’s vital that we rediscover that lost word: How can Christians be Jesus’ ekklesia if we don’t … Continue reading →

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War welding politicians

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Cowardly politicians who start wars keep themselves tucked safely away from the violence as their decisions unleash death. If the politicians who make the decision to start a war aren’t willing to personally fight in it, why should anyone else … Continue reading →

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