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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!

Reckless speech is costly

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Reckless speech is as dangerous as reckless driving. Caution matters. Angry, hostile words, cause combative situations and destroy relationships Attacking people with a verbal log isn’t dialogue. It’s bullying. Unfortunately, the freedom of speech seems to have become more about … Continue reading →

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MLK acrostic

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

celebrate MLK M — Movement toward justice,L — Loving, nonviolent resistance,K — Kinship of humanity.

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Free speech, used carelessly, can be very costly

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

The freedom of speech isn’t a victimless right. When abused it can do much harm. If you can’t disagree with politeness, you have too much uptightness. Before you fight, try being polite. “Speaking the truth in love” is powerful. Verbal … Continue reading →

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Tired of waiting?

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Here’s some powerful encouragement for you. When your wait seems long – Ernie Simms Coaching

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Stop the rumor mill (before they rumorize us all)

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Stop the rumor mill before they rumorize us all! Some evil people are probably planning to steal your conspiracy theory and turn it into a video game. Rumors on a rant wreck relationships! Spreading rumors is a form of emotional … Continue reading →

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What’s to like in people you don’t like?

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

How you treat your fellow humans, reveals how you truly feel about yourself. You can find much good in your fellow humans, if you look for it. There’s much hurt in the heart of humans. Your kindness can help them … Continue reading →

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Without the presence of peace, perhaps a do-over is overdue

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

When a godly do-over is overdue, it’s time for repentance. If I refuse to see the evil in me, I can’t accurately see it in others. Matthew 7:5. Anger is a sign of poor self-management — of self-control taken over … Continue reading →

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Beyond the verbal mauling, Jesus is calling

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

I want to live in a country of great kindness, not a hate-filled one! Too many Americans are running with the bullies–trampling each other with arrogance. It doesn’t appear that America has increased in greatness lately. We’re spiraling down. Today’s … Continue reading →

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O, what a good boy am I (isn’t the real plum line)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

“What a good boy am I.” –Little Jack Horner as he sat in the corner of self-righteousness, practicing situational ethics and setting his own plumb line. Feeling pious, doesn’t make me right. The feeling of self-righteousness is deceptive and makes … Continue reading →

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Feelings, when blindly followed, are dangerous

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

Feelings are frequently false. When blindly followed, they can fake you out while filling you with arrogance. Our anger often confuses and deceives us, but kindness can guide us to truth. Beware of people who deceive people with false prophesies … Continue reading →

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