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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!

Thoughts about healing America’s racial divide

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

After 400 years of blacks being abused in America, it’s time for a more than superficial reckoning. God, Himself, expects more from a nation than merely sweeping injustice into the dust bin of history.  The Civil Rights Movement compelled white … Continue reading →

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Anticipate congeniality — cordial people seldom feel tied up in knots

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Be cordial, even when you’re not in one accord with people. That will help keep your heart getting tied up in angry knots. What you anticipate is up to you. You can excitedly look forward to inspiring events, or dread … Continue reading →

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Cheer up with cheerfulness & playfulness

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you feel like there’s no way to cheer yourself up, do something kind to help someone else cheer up. The best way to face the day is with a cheerful face. Cheerfulness is a happiness multiplier that spreads joy … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, be cheerful; here’s how . . .

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Happiness can be remembered in the past and looked forward to in the future, but it’s made in the present moment. Be happy now. Cheerfulness unexpressed, tends to wither away, but when shared with other people, it grows. Life is … Continue reading →

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Practical ways to overcome divisiveness

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

To help avoid conflict, talk about something you have in common with someone, before you disagree with them. Say “we” before you say “you.” Angry people defuse when you continually respond to them with friendliness. When someone offends you with … Continue reading →

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Let Jesus be your thought leader

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus warned His disciples to watch out for religious teachers who like to “be greeted with respect” and “have the most important seats.” Let Jesus be your thought leader. Make your mind follow Him.

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“Don’t know much about history . . . but I do know . . .”

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

For some parts of history people say, “We will not forget;” for other parts they say, “We will not remember.” I’m a part of humanity. All human history is my history. Like every piece of a jigsaw puzzle, every person … Continue reading →

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Christianity is either human-desire-led or Spirit-led

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians are led by our own desires, we disagree with and separate from each other; when Spirit-led we unite heart-to-heart. Church separates Christians into thousands of groups, denominations, and tribes, but Jesus prayed that we all be one. Church … Continue reading →

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Battery Church

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Battery “church” is like a special battery, all decked out to preach to some lowly batteries. Unfortunately, it’s powerless because there are no connections and little unity for the power to flow through. Christianity’s not sitting in a religious audience … Continue reading →

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Does saying, “I’ll be honest,” mean you been insincere up to that moment?

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Insincerity is motivated by the fear of truth. The fear of truth too often robs us of freedom from lies and deception. A closed heart feels threatened by sincerity. When people say, “I’ll be honest,” I wonder what they’ve been … Continue reading →

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