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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!

33 thoughts inspired by 2 hours in 1 John

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Steve Simms

After spending two hours in the biblical book of 1 John, I was inspired to write these thoughts. Can you tell which verse each one came from? Biblical Christianity is about experiencing heart-connection with God and with people. Happiness is … Continue reading →

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2020 original Christmas thoughts (& 2 quotes)

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Christmas holiday is sentimental. The living Jesus is supernatural. Christmas can give glimpses of hope but Christ living in you, is “the hope of glory!” The Christmas Baby, “God with us,” is present everyday, as the living Jesus. Millions … Continue reading →

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Christmas is “merry” no matter how you feel

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Regardless of what you’re feeling, Christmas celebrates the most joyous event in history. Look beyond your feelings. Christmas is merry, no matter how you feel! Christmas customs that distract us from the reality of Jesus are just sentimentality. Sentimentality about … Continue reading →

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Contemplate yourself to joy . . .

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Life is happier when it’s appreciated than when it’s analyzed. The human mind can be both analytical and perceptive. We need both aspects. Too often inspiring thoughts pass thru the brain without getting to the heart. Like your eyes slowly … Continue reading →

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The faintest thought could be the voice of God and can cure second hand faith

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

I’ve never been satisfiedWith religious information,But Christ-centered contemplation,Floods me with inspiration. Information without wonder is drab. Information that stirs the heart is thrilling! To contemplate is to ponder with wonder. Contemplation discovers the splendid in the simple. I like to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about worship / worship is beyond thoughts

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

To hear a talk about worship without expressing adoration to Jesus, misses the point. A Sunday program is a poor substitute for passionate, heart-driven adoration of God. Christian teaching “ascribes” glory to God but heart-felt worship actively adores Him. Worship … Continue reading →

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Your conscience can make you happy. Give it a chance.

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perhaps happiness only seems hard to find. Maybe it’s all around us but we ignore it. Every time you give your conscience an excuse, it gets weaker from misuse. Some attractions are distractions leading to harmful actions. Follow your conscience. … Continue reading →

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Let’s reverse Xmas to Christx

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

The abbreviation, Xmas deletes the wrong letters. I prefer Christx–exalting the living Jesus! On Christx Day, remember God’s xtreme love in sending Emmanuel (God with us). Christx is a good time to show Jesus’ extravagant love to everyone. O, the … Continue reading →

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Christ-access–mud puddles or living water?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Access to religious information cannot compare to direct access to the living Jesus. Christians who deny the living Jesus direct access to their heart, miss the whole point of faith because biblical Christianity is about Christ-access; it’s not a Christ-bypass. … Continue reading →

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Status symbols clash with reality . . .

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

Hierarchies are “status cymbals” clamoring to categorize us as superior or inferior. But when we lump people into various categories, we miss out on their individual stories. There’s no place for inhumanity in humanity. Let’s have grace for the human … Continue reading →

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