Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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!

Go Beyond Pride to Peace and Joy

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

Go beyond pride to inner peace and joy. Set aside pride and find the humility that attracts the presence and grace of God. Learn to continually experience the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) spontaneously flowing from within you. … Continue reading →

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I’m Working on Being a Doer

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

I am continually working on being a doer. However, I don’t want to do just anything that comes along or entices me. I want to do what God the Holy Spirit tells me to. He speaks in a still, small … Continue reading →

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Most People Don’t Know That America Needs King Jesus Demonstrations!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

America needs King Jesus demonstrations! Christ-followers are called to demonstrate light that dispels darkness. The good news of Jesus Christ can only be powerfully proclaimed and demonstrated by the Spirit of God, not by religious works of the flesh or … Continue reading →

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An Easier Way to Live

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

Someone said that lazy people look for an easier way to do things. Perhaps all of us humans need an easier way to do life. Instead of constantly stressing and striving to feel better about our self-image, perhaps we should … Continue reading →

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This is “Successful”

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I think of the word “successful” this comes to my mind. Taxing situations can be God’s way of getting you where He wants you to be. (Luke 2:1-4) God used a census called by ancient Roman Emperor Caesar Agustus … Continue reading →

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Neighborly Advice

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is still hope and joy in this world. Caring and compassionate neighbors can help you find it. Focusing your fixationOn positive expectationIn a negative situationWill change your narrationAnd minimize frustration. Strong faith-filled evaluationWill bring hopeful expectationTo a difficult situation.Align … Continue reading →

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Try Faithfulness

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

Faithfulness? Faithfulness is repeatedly and consistently doing what is right. Being continually faithful to God in small things produces great strength. This is how faith works. Faith is faithfulness. When faithfulness is the hardest rise to the occasion. Persistently seek … Continue reading →

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I Want to Love Like Mother Teresa

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Mother TeresaWas a walled-in nunIn a pain filled world.When she left the wallsTo help heal the painPerson by person,The world took notice.I try to goAnd do likewise. I believe that Mother Teresa was a true evangelical. I’ve never found anything … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy to Put Off Observing

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

You can’t appreciate what you won’t observe. You are probably overlooking a lot of things. Look and see! True faith is much more than merely believing in the existence of God. True faith is to continually observe, experience, rely on, … Continue reading →

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Maturity (Step-by Step)

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I heard the word (and acrostic) PETS throughout the night last night. A powerful way to feel “like a grown up” is to put PETS into daily action. PETS for spreading faith, hope, and love are: P — Pray with … Continue reading →

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