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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!

Warning: Trivialized Christianity is not a substitute for the risen Jesus

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Steve Simms

The attempt to make Christianity acceptable (even comfortable) has made it trivial. Trivialized Christianity is a century’s-long attempt to tame, cage, domesticate, and control the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” (the risen Jesus). A trivialized Christian finds many things … Continue reading →

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We need a humble eye, not humble pie

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

A humble eye learns to see things the way God sees them, not the way we see them. It sees life and all it’s amenities as undeserved gifts. Humility has nothing to boast about. It doesn’t pretend to outsmart reality. … Continue reading →

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It takes courage to think about humility

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

Humility is what it is. It doesn’t try to impress other people. The phrase “humble beginnings” implies humility is something to be left behind, but to abandon humility is to surrender to ego. Humility requires being honest about your faults, … Continue reading →

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You’ve got ’em (thoughts from God)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thoughts from God aren’t hidden from you. When you don’t notice them, it’s because you’re hiding from them. If you begin to notice and focus on thoughts from God, you’ll begin to experience amazing new perspectives on life. Thoughts from … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from God (are common)

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

God is able to put thoughts in your mind. Ideas about God aren’t enough. Learn to recognize the thoughts that He sends you. Thoughts that nudge you toward goodness, kindness, peace, and patience aren’t from yourself. They’re thoughts from God. … Continue reading →

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The myth that modern society “follows the science”

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

We can’t “follow the science” and follow our feelings, desires, and opinions at the same time. When we, humans don’t like something, we tend to default to our opinions about it instead of pursuing the truth about it. Since our … Continue reading →

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Optimize what beautifies your life

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Negative emotions are optional. You have the opportunity to opt out of them by optimizing your optimism. A profound purpose produces passion and persistence. Do you have a compelling reason to live joyfully? Think of something positive and helpful that … Continue reading →

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Bible “overseers” are supposed to be like officials in football

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

I believe the Bible shows that Christian leaders should monitor and give humble oversight to worship gatherings, not dominate or control them. When Christians meet without the freedom to say and/or do what Jesus tells the to, the Spirit will … Continue reading →

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It’s time to move beyond skin color to joyful heart connection!

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

No matter the color Of the chin I love to see kind faces Radiating love from within! History’s big color-lie That’s far too slow to die Says, “The darker the skin, The less valuable Is the person within.” It’s time … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God’s circuitry (wired for glory)

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

When “Christ in you”Connects withChrist in me,We experienceGod’s circuitry. An incomplete inner connectionBetween you and GodProduces a short-circuited life. No matter how long you preach to loose lightbulbs, without a live connection they’ll stay dark. The body of Christ begins … Continue reading →

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