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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!

Opt for optimism

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

I think that I’m by nature a pessimist, but rationally I choose to be an optimist. I work very hard at it. Life looks beautiful when viewed thru the prism of optimism. My favorite “ism” is optimism. Will your struggles … Continue reading →

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Christian formality? Or flowing with Jesus?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Prayers that you allowTo spontaneously flow,With words from deep within,Will connect your heart with God. Let go and let God flowFrom deep within you.“Quench not the Spirit.” Like a river, the living Jesus will carry you where He’s going, but … Continue reading →

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Take time to be silly & to ponder

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Innocent silliness that makes people smile is always worthwhile. If you can’t find happiness in everyday moments, it does little good to pursue it elsewhere. Life’s full of currents trying to push and pull you. Make sure you want to … Continue reading →

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Falling on ice

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Black ice Shoved my feet aside And I did suddenly collide With the asphalt On my elbow & hip. Bruised, swollen, & aching, I thank God That I wasn’t seriously hurt.

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Self-assembly–putting yourself together with God’s help

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

You can assemble thoughts and ideas in ways that magnify hope. Your life will eventually be mastered by whatever your mind continually magnifies. Disappointments are less disappointing if you refuse to let your mind magnify them. If you would refuse … Continue reading →

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Complexity matters — especially in politics

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Complexity matters. Nothing is as simple as it seems. Complexity is your friend. It calls you to continually search for truth and understanding. People are complex. To think you know someone based on one issue is naiveté. When you disagree … Continue reading →

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Jesus is eternal, but sermons aren’t supposed to be

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

I can’t find the idea in Scripture that meetings of the body of Christ, need to be built around a sermon. If Christians spent more time reading the Bible with an open heart, we wouldn’t feel such a need to … Continue reading →

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“Created equal” doesn’t apply to desires . . .

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

All desires aren’t equal. Cultivate and follow the desires that make your life better, not worse. Desires that bend toward evil lead to inner torment, guilt, and bondage. Your focus will determine your desires. They will rise or fall as … Continue reading →

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Long ago in a far away Galilee

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

To confine Jesus to long ago in far away Galilee is to miss out on His present day miracles. Church says that Jesus is risen, but then tends to burry Him in the distant past or exile Him to the … Continue reading →

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Spirit-led prayer can burst from your heart

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

The way to perceive and enjoy God’s blessings, is with a thankful heart. God created your heart so the living Jesus could live in it and direct it. Let Him. If you’ve asked Jesus into your heart, you can learn … Continue reading →

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