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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!

I’m Seeking to Give My All to None of These Nations

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Praise and adoration belong to God — not to any nation! A Christian’s calling is to continually follow and obey the risen Jesus, not to get wrapped up in and focused on politics, current events, or entertainment. Militaristic patriotism is … Continue reading →

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I’m Attempting to Abide

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hey good looking (all nice and religious) what ya got cooking in your soul? Where is the fruit of the Spirit in your thoughts, feelings, desires, opinions, and actions. I don’t know about you, but I am constantly attempting to … Continue reading →

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I’m Always Attempting Unquenching

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

My ongoing goal is unquenching. I don’t want to be shut down and held back by negative beliefs, attitudes, and actions. I want to unleash the best life has to offer to flow from within. I continually strive to unquench … Continue reading →

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To Truly Believe and Rely on God

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

“I believe. Help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24) Make room for Jesus to help you overcome your unbelief. What is unbelief in God? It is trusting in, relying on, or depending on anything instead of God: Self-effort, human plans, politics, independence, … Continue reading →

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Holy Spit — This is Unusual!

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus, my favorite artist, took a blind man by the hand and led him outside of his village. (Mark 8:23) Our pride has blinded us all to various degrees. We humans need to let Jesus lead us outside the village … Continue reading →

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A Neighborhood of Caring Neighbors

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

Far too often Christians who want to experience Christ beyond the control of Sunday morning church attendance are criticized and pressured to conform to the passivity and mediocracy of traditional church services. If they persist in their desire, they may … Continue reading →

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Currently My Favorite Hobby is Language Learning

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite hobby is language acquisition without memorization. I have discovered that languages are most effectively acquired not by lecture style lessons or by memorizing vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammar rules. They are acquired by great persistence and tremendous exposure. … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Undue Dependance on Possessions

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Possessions can weigh us down and distract us from more important things in life like inner peace, family relationships, justice, concern for people in need, or faith. It’s wonderful to be free from undue dependance on possessions. Jesus sent His … Continue reading →

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Different Words Can Help Us See Things More Accurately

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

The thoughts and wordsThat you think and sayWill either lift your upOr they will weighYou down. In the NIV version of the English Bible the translators quote Jesus as saying: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe.” (Mark 5:36) We’ve all have … Continue reading →

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I Feel Out of Place in Church

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Week after weekSermons scatter seedsWhen preachers quoteFrom the Bible.But those seeds won’t growIn people’s heartsWithout living waterFrom God’s SpiritThat empowers peopleAnd prompts them to doWhat God tells them to.(John 7:38-39) Church should beSomething you doNot just somethingYou sit through.Let Christians … Continue reading →

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