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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!

4 practical suggestions to experience ekklesia

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every time you see the word church in the Bible, it’s a coverup/mistranslation of the Greek word ekklesia, which literally means called out ones. It was the proper name for the interactive, city council in ancient Greek city states, where … Continue reading →

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Reforming an institutional church doesn’t change human hearts–my take on church history (Part 2)

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

After many centuries of Christianity being dominated by two huge denominations (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox), Martin Luther, a monk with a hammer and 95 criticisms of institutional church, split things wide open in 1517. That church split opened the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual internal combustion

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

I continually search the Bible (and other books) for words that ignite internal combustion within me. I find words like that almost every day and they help keep my soul aflame for God. The more I focus on Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Institutionalism or experiencing Jesus–my take on church history (Part 1)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

The history of Christianity is about the struggle between religious institutionalism and experiencing Jesus. The persecution of the first three centuries kept institutionalism to a minimum. There were no church buildings because they would have put unnecessary targets on Christians’ … Continue reading →

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Fishing for God’s spiritual fish

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

Any Christ-follower can fish in rivers of living water as the Holy Spirit flows from within and catch fresh revelation, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts galore. Instead of listening to Christ in us, tradition has taught us to depend on … Continue reading →

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Rules and the Ultimate Ruler

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

Would life be better If we changed the rules? What we really need to change Is who rules us– To let Jesus rule Instead of self– Conscience instead of desire. Religious rulesToo often ruleWhat the living JesusIs supposed to ruleAnd … Continue reading →

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Forget about Waldo. Where’s Jesus?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

Love is invisible but real. It works in the heart. You know when you love someone. Jesus works in the heart the way love does. Where oh where can Jesus be? Jesus is invisible but real. He wants to live … Continue reading →

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Christian revival is new wineskins for spiritual awakening

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

Religion is when people gather to define, and control God. Revival is when Christians gather to let Jesus define and control them. Revival begins to occur when people meet as an interactive community of Christ-followers, but rarely when Christians meet … Continue reading →

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The first Christian history book

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

The first Christian history book is a collection of writings that span more than 1,500 years and were written by about 40 different authors. The first 3/4s of the book contains the history, culture and experiences of the Jewish people. … Continue reading →

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DNR? Should Christians meet as scattered exiles or as church?

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

There’s a letter in the Bible that is addressed “To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia.” (1 Peter 1:1.) Many preachers say that it is written to churches in those places. However, … Continue reading →

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