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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!

Freedom thoughts (set number two)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Discouragement is a major attack against freedom. Discouraged people aren’t free to pursue their dreams. If you’re in bondage to feelings and desires, you’re not free, no matter what kind of government rules in your country. Some freedoms you have … Continue reading →

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Freedom thoughts #1

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Freedom is the ability to do what’s right. Bondage compels us to do what’s wrong. Pride and prejudice are demonstrations of bondage, not of freedom. Freedom begins within. It banishes tormenting thoughts, enslaving habits, and devouring desires. Accepting responsibility for … Continue reading →

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Jesus c3a — 1) aware of, 2) amazed by, & 3) attentive to

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you let your attention zoom in on and be continually captivated by the living Jesus, life is supernaturally transformed! Attentive listening to the living Jesus is the most powerful prayer. Living in the presence of Jesus isn’t just something … Continue reading →

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The Jesus zone

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Christians are called to live in the Jesus zone, not in their comfort zone. When we trade our comfort zone for the Jesus zone, life flows supernaturally. The Jesus zone, surrender and obedience to the risen Jesus Christ, is the … Continue reading →

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Systemic racism is like a highway . . .

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Systemic racism is like a highway built generations ago that people today tend to unconsciously follow, unless they’re redirected. We can learn to equally embrace all people regardless of race. Go to: Off the RACE Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind.

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When Christians have their eyes wide open, they can experience Christ-perception

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus rising from the dead, Isn’t just a sermon said, To analyze with your head. He’s the “living bread” To embed in your heart. Christians without Christ-perception are spiritually blind. Christ-perception is essential to biblical Christianity. People who continually experience … Continue reading →

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Christian spirituality isn’t a dinosaur

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Christian spirituality is ongoing interaction with and surrender to the living Jesus, that produces the fruit of the Spirit. It’s based on the risen Jesus, not on meeting attendance, legalism, or self-assertion, and needs to be a lived reality, not … Continue reading →

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Big ideas for feeling good

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Imagine how good you would feel if hope and appreciation continually filled your heart and your mind. Train your imagination to inspire you with images of joy. Daydreaming empowers; worry devours. When you don’t see happiness in your life, imagine … Continue reading →

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Ideas some might call platitudes

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

At the moment of your conception, your sperm won. That makes you a winner! The magnitudeOf your gratitudeSets the altitudeFor your attitude. Much of lifeIs a chain reaction.What you say and doRecycles back to you. Curiosity that leads to learning … Continue reading →

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Can there be inspirational elephants in the room? Why not?

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Inspiring ideas can be elephants in the room. Many people are uncomfortable talking about their need for personal growth. They feel like talking about it is an admission of weakness, so they’d rather keep silent and pretend that they don’t … Continue reading →

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