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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!

Pride is Life’s Greatest Ride (Is A Myth)

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

I never really believed it, but growing up I was surrounded by the attitude that pride is life’s greatest ride. Adults like to tell children to be proud. “Be proud of yourself. Be proud of your family. Be proud of … Continue reading →

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Mind-Altering Media

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

Media regularly consumed leaves life-altering imprints on the human mind and soul. For better or worse it molds a person mentally, emotionally, and spiritually into its own image. Little by little, day by day, you think, speak, feel, and act … Continue reading →

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What Manus AI Says about Spirit-Led Meetings

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Communal Meetings for Encouragement and Accountability Steve Simms, through his blog “Free Gas for Your Think Tank,” advocates for a specific model of communal gathering that prioritizes spiritual leading, mutual encouragement, and organic accountability. He refers to these as “Unprogrammed … Continue reading →

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More Truth, Less Lying

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

The truth is lying’s easy. Lying requires no special knowledge, skill, or ability. It comes naturally. There are several types of Lies Which ones do you tell? 1) The intentional lie is when a person knows he is lying and … Continue reading →

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The Language of Faith

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

The language of faith is so much more than words. It’s body language. It speaks through action. It demonstrates its belief in and love for God through consistent acts of kindness and deeds of compassion. It doesn’t just hear a … Continue reading →

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Become More Conscious of Your Conscience

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

To be unconscious of your conscience is to be captured by various cravings and compulsions. Let your conscience guide you beyond rigid rules into conscious awareness of and heart-to-heart connection with the living presence of the risen Jesus Christ. Your … Continue reading →

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I Stay Inspired by the Light

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

“The world cannot accept Him, (the Holy Spirit) because it neither sees Him nor knows Him.” (John 14:15-17) Do you see God the Holy Spirit? Go beyond studying God’s light. Learn to see His light. No matter how much a … Continue reading →

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Top Tip for a Tiptop Life

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

Freely allow Christ to dwell in your heart through living faith. (Ephesians 3:16) The words given by God the Holy Spirit and written down by the apostles and the prophets can’t be understood by human reasoning. However, multitudes of people … Continue reading →

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That Book

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

I had opened a famous book and tried to read it several times in my life. (I don’t remember the very first time.) Yet I always found it dull and boring and I quickly put it down. Although most people … Continue reading →

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The Joyful Apprenticeship

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is a common belief that happiness happens through the lucky happenstance of happy happenings — that happiness depends on pursuing and finding comfortable and enjoyable, long-lasting situations. That’s a misconception. Happiness is an inner attitude built on gratitude. If … Continue reading →

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