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!

Christian Unity

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Bible teaches that God doesn’t want the body of Christ to be divided and denominated (called) by different names. It says: “For when one says, ‘I am of Paul,’ and another, ‘I am of Apollos,’ are you not carnal?” … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Leader

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

There is an invisible leader who is much more reliable than any leader you can see with your eyes. His followers are able to hear His voice as He speaks in various ways. (John 10:27) The Bible calls the invisible … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Being Appreciative

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

To be genuinely appreciative of the good things in your life requires taking the risk of humility, openness, sensitivity, and vulnerability. It’s a risk I’m learning to take throughout each day. It’s a risk I’ve never regretted. People celebrateWhat they … Continue reading →

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I’ve Let Church Silence Me

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

I was trained to sit passively in church services. As a new Christ-follower Jesus was doing amazing things in my life and on my college campus during the Jesus movement. However, every time that I attended a church service I … Continue reading →

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Overcome Nervousness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Learn to let faith fly like a kite in the wind of God’s Spirit blowing within you. (John 3:8) Let your trust in God rise higher and higher. Faith is the defiance of self-focus. (Matthew 16:24) It is total reliance … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump to Publicly Read a Powerful Bible Verse

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

I just went to the “America Reads the Bible” website and the largest letters on the screen say in all caps: “PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP READING.” Yes, tonight this Bible-readathon will feature Trump (prerecorded) reading what God told King Solomon … Continue reading →

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Disciple Making

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

I use social media to try to inspire and motivate people to surrender their all to the living Jesus Christ. I ask God to help me write words that can change people’s lives and turn them into radical disciples of … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Living Stones Being Built Together

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

Yesterday I experienced living stones “being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood.” (1 Peter 2:4-5) There were 8 of us — 7 men and one woman. We met at Chile Burrito in Brentwood, Tennessee. We were … Continue reading →

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The Stranger Encounter That Changed My Life

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

“For Christ Himself has brought peace to us!” (Ephesians 2:14) That verse describes what felt like to me to be a random meeting of the risen Jesus Christ in the lobby of my college dorm. I had been invited to … Continue reading →

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Deciding to Help Put a Puzzle Together

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ on planet earth is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Its peace is broken into pieces — tens of thousands of them called denominations and nondenominational churches that are scattered around the world. Yet, Jesus prayed that … Continue reading →

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