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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!

Freedom of screech?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

We have the freedom of speech, not the freedom of screech. Stop the angry words. Just because you’re being provoked to anger, you don’t have to give in to it. Be insighted to compassion from within, not incited to hate … Continue reading →

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Have the courage to be a peacemaker

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

It takes rare courage to be a peacemaker. Rise to the call! The demon of targeted hate, has tormented Americas far too long. Peacemakers liberate people from the demons of hate and prevent much misery. All that’s needed for conflict … Continue reading →

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Spirit-led community overcomes divisiveness.

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

Spirit-led people live differently than people who follow their own desires. Spirit-led community is a gathering of people, connected heart-to-heart by Jesus. Far too often, church is a substitute for Spirit-led community. Spirit-led community can only occur with humility. Pride … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about disagreement & cheating

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

When you’re secure in your beliefs, you won’t feel threatened by people’s opinions. If you connect with people heart-to-heart, disagreement is of little importance. Dishonest people think cheating is rampant because they do it themselves. Fake accusations of cheating aren’t … Continue reading →

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False prophets & self-deception

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

False prophets come in all shapes and sizes, wearing political and religious disguises. They stir up anger and hatred toward people, ignoring that, “God is love.” Perhaps the worst false prophet is self-deception. When circumstances prove false prophets wrong, they … Continue reading →

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Entertainment is a poor substitute for awe

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

The less we welcome awe, the more we feel the need for entertainment. However, entertainment is a poor substitute for awe. The person who is not amazed by anything at all, is bored. Amusement gets old, but amazement is always … Continue reading →

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Hopethoughts.com — 21 hopeful quotes for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Steve Simms

“Never lose your zeal for building a better world.” –Mary McLeod Bethune “Discovery consists of seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” –Albert Szent-Gyorgyi “A clown is a warrior who fights gloom.” –Red Skelton “He … Continue reading →

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Dialogue with Jesus leads to freedom

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some of the thoughts that pass through your mind are from God. Find them. Many of those God-thoughts, originate in your conscience. To have a personal relationship with Jesus, you have to communicate with Him. When prayer moves beyond a … Continue reading →

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Christianity without love (heart-connection) is counterfeit.

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christianity’s aboutHeart connectionWith GodAnd with people. Without love, there’s no heart-connection with God. God is love! A heart, disconnected from God, hardens. When people establish and maintain heart-connection with God, love continually flows thru them. Every time we speak or … Continue reading →

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Revelation Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

The slayed LambStanding in the centerOf the throne of God,Has opened the scroll,No one could open,And restored the wayTo heart-connectionBetween people and God,Releasing inner riversOf living water.Come and drink.Taste and seeThat God is good.

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