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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!

Breakthrough gift-giving ideas

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

To give someoneAn emotional liftIs a great gift. Give moreThan a presentTo open.Give somethingThat will openPeople’s heart. A simple giftThat shows you careCan help someone bearTheir pain and despair. A thoughtful giftCan create a happy memoryThat lasts a lifetime. An … Continue reading →

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The best seed for your mind

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Think outside of greed,Beyond desire and need.Its time to feedYour mind good seed. ThoughtsYou often thinkSlowly sinkInto your mindCreating aMental linkCalled habit. For powerful, uplifting mental seed go Elephants INspiring The Room.

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Affirmations (“neuromanaging”) can give you hope & happiness

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Happiness doesn’t come in a bottle Or by being as smart as Aristotle. It comes by flooding your mind With thoughts that are kind. For inner peace And rest Attest To the best. In a world of negativity, we need … Continue reading →

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Everyone knows it’s windy

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians wear a windbreaker to try to keep the wind of God’s Spirit from influencing their life. The Bible calls that “quenching the Spirit.” You can’t control the Wind of God’s Spirit, but you can try to avoid … Continue reading →

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My high card is never high enough

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you don’t alwaysDraw an Ace,The card of a perfect life,You need God’s mercy. All humansFall shortOf whatWe’re supposedTo be,That’s whyWe needGod’s mercy. Let the Ace of HeartsRed like the blood of Jesus,Remind youYou’re on His heart. Just because I’m … Continue reading →

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Elephants inspire . . .

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

You know they’re cute. Let them inspire you.

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Selfie-anity

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

No matter how big it smiles, self-focused Christianity (“selfie-anity”) doesn’t present a clear picture of the risen Jesus. If your Christianity doesn’t look like the Book of Acts, it’s based more on habit and tradition than on the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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War elephants can help you win your inner battles . . .

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

In history, war elephants (elephants that have been trained to be used in combat) have been powerful weapons. They were used to charge and rout the enemy. The most famous use of war elephants was when Hannibal used them to … Continue reading →

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Not a fountain of youth, but a book of uplifting truth

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Let uplifting words Be like birds And sing their song As you go along. Hope-filled thoughts Will make your day As they fill your mind Along the way. Read: Elephants INspiring The Room. A book of Uplifting truth Can help … Continue reading →

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The transparent touch of triumph

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

If your heartIs untouchable,Your life will beMechanical. Don’t live withoutThe invisible touchThat you feel withinAnd not on your skin. The invisible touchOf a compassionate wordCan heal a heartThat’s disturbed. The touch,That can makeYour soulRestored and whole,Isn’t be feltBy the body. … Continue reading →

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