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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!

Words Without Action Are Birds Without Wings

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Religious talk without daily application is words without wings. Refuse to settle for religious faith that doesn’t lift you up within and supernaturally empower you to mount up on wings of eagles. (Isaiah 40:31) “Faith without works is dead.” (James … Continue reading →

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Positive Change Requires Working Together

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

Together we can experience positive change. As human beings we need one another. We have been designed for community not for isolation. Powerful community requires that we humbly open up our heart to one another. Fortunately, there’s a book that … Continue reading →

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Exercise Your Ears

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Learn to listen. Exercise your ears! Notice your notifications. Someone has been sending you voice messages deep within your heart. Pull them up and listen to the still, small voice. Hear Jesus tenderly calling your name and inviting you to … Continue reading →

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A Book Called the Bible

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Greatest Blessing (Material or Immaterial) The greatest blessing anywhere is to be brought into God’s presence by the blood of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:13) and to learn to live in the new and living way of continually experiencing and … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be This Character

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s a character I want to be. That character is described in a book that inspires and thrills me. I try to model the lifestyle of that character every single day. That character is described as a faithful follower of … Continue reading →

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When Humans Act Like Ferocious Animals

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

oops, we’ve messed things up! “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES.”“BLESS THOSE WHO CURSE YOU.”THAT’S WHAT JESUS SAID.HAVE YOU NEVER READ:“WHEN THEY ARE HUNGRYMAKE SURE THEY ARE FED”?WHEN YOU ARE IN BEDWITH WANTING THEM DEAD,YOU’RE NOT LOVING THEM.DISARM YOUR WARHEAD!ANGER, INSULTS, ANDVIOLENCE ARE … Continue reading →

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Live From The Empty Tomb It’s . . .

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

Announcer: Now, live from the empty tomb, it’s Jesus Christ! Jesus: Hello everybody. I’m not dead anymore! Wherever you are, I’m really glad to be with you in this very moment. I know that many of you have prayed at … Continue reading →

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What ChatGPT says about my theology:

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

⭐ Summary: Steve Simms’ Theology in One Paragraph Steve Simms teaches a deeply experiential, Spirit-led Christianity that emphasizes a living relationship with Jesus, participatory ekklesia (interactive church life), early‑church simplicity, and personal transformation through the Holy Spirit. His theology pushes … Continue reading →

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The Race to Erase Self-Righteousness

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

This isn’t an Olympic sport, but it needs to be taken seriously. It’s not a spectator sport. It’s a life-time goal for every human being. I’m talking about the human race racing to erase self-righteousness from our heart and life. … Continue reading →

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The Best Community Improvement is . . .

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

The best community improvement doesn’t happen merely through a rallying cry for volunteers, through government money, or through a deeply thought-out program. History shows that it is spontaneously produced by inspired and transformed human hearts. (Read the history of Christian … Continue reading →

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