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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!

Pics & ponderings for Juneteenth 2021

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

The greatest freedom to come to America wasn’t freedom from King George’s tax on tea, but freedom from government-supported human trafficking. Happy Juneteenth. Juneteenth speaks loudly To all who are willing To see and listen to The whole story, With … Continue reading →

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2 types of Christianity: Minimalanity & Maxianity

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

Minimalanity is a very common type of Christianity. It is “an approach to Christianity that tries to discover the least Christian someone can be an still go to Heaven.” Maxianity is a rare form of Christianity. It is “an approach … Continue reading →

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Who can I trust with my heart?

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Your heart can beBitter or bright.If you want it to shine,Bring it to the light. Discover what causes your heart to soar. Avoid what causes it to snore. Who can I trust with my heart? Everyone! I don’t need to … Continue reading →

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Bias against spiritual experiences

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

The modern bias that spiritual experiences are only subjective causes many people to reject them without honest investigation. If my experiences of Christ in me were subjective, they wouldn’t beautifully align with other people’s experiences of Christ. The Bible often … Continue reading →

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Thinking with hope & inspiration makes my day

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

I can’t imagine living without creative thinking. Every time I start to get discouraged, fresh, innovative ideas get in my way. The best way to be happy is to think yourself into it. If you truly convince yourself that you’re … Continue reading →

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You have the right to know unpopular American history

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

Color-codedHistory,LoadedWith myths,Has erodedMuch truthAbout our past. Today many people Don’t want to see The dark side Of American history. “The truth Will set you free.” Below is a bronze statue of a heroic runaway slave, a true freedom fighter, which … Continue reading →

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Just talk away René (being creative with his famous quote)

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

René Descartes is famous for saying, “I think, therefore I am.” Now “I am” letting René’s quote inspire my thinking. I think, therefore am I? I think, therefore I have a brain. Perhaps I should use it more. I think, … Continue reading →

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When Jesus is internalized

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Without the internalization of the living Jesus, Christians become dependent on religious leaders and meetings. Jesus wants to release living water from within you, but humans like to set up an auditorium and give talks about it. If there’s no … Continue reading →

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Life’s amazing. Be fascinated!

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

If nothing fascinates you,You’ll be boredNo matter what you do. Children are frequently fascinated by life, but in adults that quality is too often eliminated. A person who isn’t fascinated by life has to work hard to avoid being bored. … Continue reading →

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How to overcome frustration

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Walk the woods.There’s no frustration there.Trees don’t resist the wind.They bend. Frustration sees obstacles as threats. Hope sees them as guideposts. When life offers you a buffet of frustration, turn down the offer. Be like a perspective-changing video clip and … Continue reading →

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