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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!

Mental fog & the worst thing an enemy can do to you

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

Understanding realityIs often a casualtyOf what we think we see. There are none so unkind as people who won’t see the pain in their enemy. The worst thing an enemy can do to you is to convince you to hate … Continue reading →

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The promise of persecution for Christ-followers

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you find Christianity boring, you’re not connecting with the living Jesus! “Behold the Lamb of God.” Dare to see more of the risen Jesus than you have before. Believing what you’ve been taught about Jesus, doesn’t mean you know … Continue reading →

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Put Christ back in “ianity”

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Churchianity’s been around for centuries. Now we have politicsianity. Let’s put Christ back in ianity. Christianity without love for all people, is counterfeit. To keep the rust off of my trust in God, I have to put the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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Smiles to go before I sleep

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

I have smiles to go before I sleep.And smiles to go before I sleep. Negative emotions are often based on misperceptions. See better, feel better. Let the inner whisper of hopeful dreams grow into a loud cheer of encouragement. Open … Continue reading →

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Sync perception with the One who sees clearly

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

An emotionally involved eye sees events differently than a mere passerby. Much God-given insight passes thru our mind and intuition unnoticed. Truth is found beyond our identity, our opinions, our feelings, our race, our nation. Nothing that humans say is … Continue reading →

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The living Jesus is a showstopper!

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

An incredible experience makes you want to tell people about it. Jesus gives me joy and incredible experiences! If the living Jesus has done something in your life, “shout it from the housetops.” Christians will be tense if they only … Continue reading →

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Fractions, factions, & half-truths

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Half-truths chop reality into fractions and divide people into hostile factions. When people won’t humbly meet around truth, they arrogantly fight over error. Character will humbly embrace truth with grace, not replace it to save face. What you think is … Continue reading →

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The right (respite) to be kind

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

The first step to inner peace is to take a respite from your anxiety and anger. Then exercise your right to be kind. It’s good to take a respite from our own opinions and attend to the voice of conscience. … Continue reading →

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Selective seeing (choose well)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Selective seeing creates many conflicts. Searching together for truth heals divisions. Viewing life from many angles, expands your awareness of reality. Seeing something that proves you wrong, hurts. Pride often selects not to see it. Perspective changes perception. Love looks … Continue reading →

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In pursuit of the living Jesus . . .

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

To pursue Jesus, you have to look in your heart. That’s where He wants to meet you. Type the name J-E-S-U-S into the search engine of your heart and press enter. Experiencing Jesus as present and living, is much more … Continue reading →

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