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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!

OOO — Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

I don’t just believe that God is omnipresent. I experience Him as ever in-me-present! God’s everywhere.Even if your unaware,Wherever you go,He’s already there. God’s everywhere,Not just in holy places.Look closely and see GodIn human faces. There is one place God … Continue reading →

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Fight for your dependence by surrendering

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

To answer the Bible’s call to daily dependence on Jesus is to really live. If Jesus isn’t working in and thru you, you’re not experiencing what He wants you to. If you don’t focus on Jesus, you won’t be able … Continue reading →

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Seeing truth when you don’t wanna

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Continually accusing others makes us blind to our own faults, but we’re not innocent. You can help people more by sincerely listening to them, than by accusing them. To ignore your conscience is to ignore the way to a better … Continue reading →

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10 year anniversary on Word Press

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thank you, Word Press, for supporting my blogging for 10 years! You offer a great platform for freedom of speech and I appreciate it! I love being able to share Free Gas For Your Think Tank and hopethoughts.com. Here’s to … Continue reading →

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Desire or conscience–which leads you today?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Not getting what you want is often a blessing in disguise. Some desires are helpful; others are harmful. It helps to know the difference. Satisfying a wrongful desire, doesn’t end it. Instead, its demands return even stronger. Wanting more can … Continue reading →

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Host people with hospitality (don’t roast them with rage)

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Recurring bad behavior isn’t a mistake. It’s a choice. If we would behave, the way we think others should behave, the world would be better. Change your behavior from hostile to hospitable and people will respond differently. Are you hosting … Continue reading →

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Something to agree on

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Everyday you’re alive, You can do more than just survive. Appreciate the blessings that arrive Disguised as ordinary human beings. Repair your heart connection So you can defeat Inner insurrection That tries to overthrow Genuine affection. I’ve never enjoyed insulting … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace @ President Biden’s inauguration

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

“That saved a wretch like me . . .” is not just lyrics that Americans sang with Garth Brooks at President Biden’s inauguration. It’s an admission that we humans all need to be set free from the power & corruption … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for behavior modification

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Anger, anger everywhere, without a kind thought to think. Lord, have mercy on us. To say you love God, but live without being honest and compassionate, is hypocrisy. People who consistently do a bad thing, tend to ease their conscience … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle quicksand lurks in dark places

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Some behaviors are like quicksand. They lure you in and then gradually pull you under. Behaviors motivated by feelings and/or desires, are often harmful. We have the right to agree or disagree with people’s behavior, but we don’t have the … Continue reading →

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