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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!

The pursuit of gladness–gratitude is the key

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Humans aren’t meant to be like a stuck kaleidoscope–able to see only one view point. We need more love in the greatest race on earth — the human race! Too often we expect in a moment, what requires a pursuit. … Continue reading →

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11 reasons why speaking out for racial justice is more Christian than leftist

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

These points show that racial justice is much more Christian than Marxist: The only supremacy in the New Testament is Christ supremacy. In Christ, the wall between races has been torn down. “There is neither Jew nor Gentile.” Galatians 3:28. … Continue reading →

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How to survive temptation island

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Temptation’s a salesman trying to convince you that evil will be good for you. It never tells you the whole truth, but always relies on lies and deception. Temptation is deceptive because it makes evil look attractive. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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“Spiritual reality explodes from inside me “

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

“I will pray with my spirit” Gloriously refreshing hope Flows from within me As rushing rivers Of unknown words Produce the Spirit’s fruit. What a life-changing blessing It is to pray in tongues. Spiritual reality explodes From inside me! (Based … Continue reading →

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Where do you go to Jesus?

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Steve Simms

Where do you go to the living Jesus? You can go to Jesus anywhere, since He’s everywhere. Nobody (and no thing) has the right to stand between you and the living Jesus. Accept no substitutes for the continual presence of … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ in you as an amazing reality

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

When you get to know “Christ in you,” you don’t have to look for Him elsewhere. Surrendering to the life of Jesus working inside of you is like soaring in the wind. Christ-followers are citizens of God’s kingdom, His ambassadors, … Continue reading →

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Finding kindness by choosing peace & joy

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

A non-hostile approach to life opens the heart to joy and beauty. Fight more against the evil in yourself than the evil in others. (It does you more harm.) Choices are building blocks. However you stack them up, they form … Continue reading →

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Unconditional approval creates chaos

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Steve Simms

True love is unconditional, but when approval becomes unconditional, chaos ensues. God’s unconditional love is a call to unconditional character–to always do right. Think, live, and do right, unconditionally–even love your enemies. God loves us so much that He disapproves … Continue reading →

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Train your brain to compliment, not complain

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Steve Simms

Complainers grumble. Complimenters express appreciation. No one likes complaints, but everybody likes compliments. Go to work in the compliment department. More compliments and fewer complaints would improve any relationship. Life goes better if you make a grateful list and a … Continue reading →

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Your thoughts need a traffic cop . . .

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Never cleaning your mind is like never cleaning your bathtub. It’ll get real nasty. Some thoughts are tormenters; some, inspirers. I block one group and welcome the other. Uncontrolled thoughts will jam up your brain like a city with no … Continue reading →

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