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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!

Is happiness hiding in your heart?

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

PonderWith wonderAnd discoverHow to uncoverHappiness that’s hiddenIn your heart. When we blame other people for our problems, we refuse to learn from our mistakes. It’s hard to discover the truth about something if you think you already know it. Find … Continue reading →

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Hope less or hope more?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

There’s no happiness in hopelessness but a heart full of hope sings with happiness. When we neglect to cultivate hope in our heart, we give up on happiness. Hope is the soap that can wash away discouragement, the rope that … Continue reading →

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“Jesus 1st,” says it all!

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

Before my desires, Before my feelings, Before my opinions, Before my ego, Before my career, Before my bank account, Before my possessions, Before my church, Before my nation, Before my family. First means first.

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The invisible Jesus empowers me like a windmill

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Steve Simms

Invisible doesn’t mean imaginary. Like the wind, the unseen Jesus continually flows thru my heart. I’m often in awe about the way that what the invisible Jesus says and does within me matches outer reality. Jesus is invisible, but far … Continue reading →

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Many people have never given Jesus a chance.

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Steve Simms

Give Jesus a chance to speak to you. Notice His thoughts in your head. Give Jesus a chance to lead you. Do what He tells you to. Give Jesus a chance to make the Bible come alive. Read it daily … Continue reading →

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Sermon fatigue . . . can go on and on

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

A religiously informed mind without a transformed heart is counterfeit Christianity. Christians need more than a Sunday talk. We need to meet together, all listen to the risen Jesus, and then say and do what He tells us. Many Christians … Continue reading →

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High on hope

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

Hope canRenew yourBelief inThe future. Train your brain to hop out of hopelessness by replacing destructive thoughts with constructive ones. Poor thought selection and neglected emotion management frequently lead to hopelessness. Hope and compassion are twins. Hopeless people don’t care. … Continue reading →

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Takin’ the brakes off of church

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

Church is like driving with the emergency brake on. I want to pour my heart out in worship, but protocol and procedure hold me back. Let’s take the brake off! Anyone who has experienced glimpses of Heaven has yearnings that … Continue reading →

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Inspired by a flying, Titans pajama guy

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

When my wife and I were flying home from Sarasota, Florida last night, there was a guy across the aisle from us who was wearing what looked like light blue pajamas covered with the Tennessee Titan’s name and logo. He … Continue reading →

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What a beautiful view can do in you

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

Close your eyesAnd rememberWhat a beautiful viewCan do insideOf you. Search yourInner panoramaFor peace,Not drama. The purer your heart, the better your view of life will be. When you open your mind to become a room with a view, you … Continue reading →

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