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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!

Take awhile & smile

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

A journey of many smiles can begin with a grin. Take some time today to go the extra smile. Make a frequent smile a regular part of your daily lifestyle. If you’ve lost your smile, you won’t find in in … Continue reading →

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Give no room to gloom.

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Yesterday ended last night. There’s no need to drag it through today. If you don’t learn to enjoy today, you probably won’t enjoy tomorrow either. The amount of joy in a house isn’t based on its square footage. Happiness has … Continue reading →

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The unexplored power of the Bible

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

The Bible is a microscope that reveals much astonishment that is unseen to the naked eye. It’s also a telescope. When Jesus feels far away, reading it will bring Him very near and let you hear His voice. The Bible … Continue reading →

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What about Jesus?

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus is speaking to you without going through a third party. Are you willing to give Him a listen? Let Jesus assignYour agendaAnd realignYour lifeTo His design. The mind makes mental wallsAnd when Jesus calls,Often His voice fallsOutside … Continue reading →

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Ponder, forgive, & live with hope

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

Pause, ponder, and perceive fresh inspiration. If you’ve never ponderedThe beauty of the sky,Give it a try.Let it get you high. Ponder, ponder,Let your mind wonderAnd you’ll grow fonderOf being alive. Perhaps our primary purpose is to ponder until we’re … Continue reading →

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Smile until your face gets stuck like that

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Smile until your face gets stuck like that. Happiness isn’t a place. It’s a mindset. A mind trained for happiness is much more powerful than a happy place. I find much more humor in me and in my own behaviors, … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Christian audience is failing

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

To know the teachings of Christ, without the life of Christ thriving in and through you, is incomplete Christianity. The Sunday Christian audience isn’t getting the job done. There’s not much power in being religious spectators. There’s no place for … Continue reading →

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The human race is a large group

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

I’m a member of the largest group of people on the planet–the human race. Nobody is less human than any other person. Being human is qualitative, not quantitative. If humans sought to be responsible as much as we seek to … Continue reading →

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People connections–heart-to-heart

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Nobody’s all bad.Nobody’s all good.What a mixtureIs personhood! Be a good surprise today. Be kind to someone who doesn’t expect kindness from you. There’s no logical reason not to give every person you encounter a warm, friendly greeting. Be logical! … Continue reading →

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There is no “they”

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Since no person is non-human, the human race is a great big “we.” There is no “they.” If any humans are considered subhuman, it lowers the entire human race. All history matters–even the parts you don’t want to know about. … Continue reading →

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