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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!

The listening to & obeying Jesus lifestyle

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Miracles happen when people gather around the living Jesus, open their heart to listen to Him, and then humbly share what they hear. Jesus repeatedly said that God’s Spirit is speaking to His people and told them to listen. See … Continue reading →

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Meetings Jesus controls

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Watching someone control your computer remotely, is an example of how Jesus want’s to direct you from the inside. Accept? Jesus said, “Follow Me.” Following takes motion. You can’t follow if you’re locked in place mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Religious … Continue reading →

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The 5 roles of Ephesians 4 help my heart to frolic with Jesus

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians aren’t submitted to and in tune with the Spirit, they aren’t on the same page with each other. Every Christ-follower needs to be trained to continually and actively hear the living Jesus and do what He tells them … Continue reading →

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Looking for more in Christianity . . .

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Detached observers are happy with church. People who want to actively participate in seeking God, long for more. The Bible says Christians are led by the Spirit, but that’s impossible if we’re unwilling to surrender our control and be flexible. … Continue reading →

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Jesus chose . . .

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus choseLove, not force,Humility, not pride,Truth, not deception. Jesus first:Before self,Before money,Before a nation,Before pleasure.Matthew 6:33. To approach Jesus as just a religious idea or concept is to miss out the glorious reality of “Christ in you.” Christianity was never … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ doesn’t fit well in church

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Church too often divides, waters down, and tames the body of Christ. If Peter had been a typical pastor, he would have preached a sermon to the people in the boat instead of walking on the water with Jesus. The … Continue reading →

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Is the refrigerator light shinning bright?

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

The human heart is like a refrigerator; when you open yours up, a light comes on. The only time some people’s face lights up is when they open their refrigerator door. Instead of opening up their heart in love, too … Continue reading →

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This is American history, not CRT

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Attempting to take a broad and honest look at history and its impact on the present, is research, not Critical Race Theory. American history is a peculiar mixture of idyllic freedom for some and unjust, lifelong bondage for others. Both … Continue reading →

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Time to un-institutionalize Jesus

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is un-institutionalized (freed from the confines of religious organizations), He begins to demonstrate His power and presence. To function as the body of Christ we need Jesus realized, not Jesus institutionalized. The body of Christ isn’t an organization. … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus as His ekklesia

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

By doing what Jesus says, we learn what He means. Hearing sermons can never substitute for daily obedience. If we’re not actively teaching people about what we’re learning by following Jesus, we will stunt our spiritual growth. When we gather … Continue reading →

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