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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!

Voter anger suppression

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

The love of three fellows (Gandhi’s, King’s, & Mandela’s) Overcame much hate. They were truly great. (Blessed are the peacemakers.) Voters, it’s time for anger suppression. “Love one another.” Anger at how other people are voting is unpatriotic, and disrespectful … Continue reading →

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Christianity beyond religious tradition is something else!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let your spiritual condition grow beyond religious tradition. Religious tradition presents a short-sighted rendition of Jesus. Read the Gospels! O, for the burning faith of the founders of Christian tradition, not just their memory. I love reading testimonies by historic … Continue reading →

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God’s present day intervention (the kingdom of God)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Steve Simms

If we don’t pay attention, we fail to notice many God interventions. Watch for them. The Good News of the kingdom of God, is that Jesus is personally available to intervene in your life and to forgive, heal, and set … Continue reading →

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A lowly title for a blog post about pride

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s humbling to write about pride. When I do, I see it in me. Giving up pride is liberating! There’s no image to maintain. Pride and peace of mind don’t mix. Pride confirms what you believe to be true. Humility … Continue reading →

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Backwards Christianity puts self first

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians ignore the living Jesus and focus on self. That’s backwards. My way is seldom the high way. When I go low, Jesus calls me high. Self is deceptive. When you align with self you miss much reality. … Continue reading →

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Stuck in pride, missing out on self-deprecating laughter

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Pride misses out on the joy of having a good laugh at yourself. (If you won’t laugh at yourself, you’re missing out on a lot of good humor!) Pride feels a constant need to impress. What an unnecessary stress! Pride … Continue reading →

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Jesus doesn’t want us to focus on “self-love” but on “neighbor-love”

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

I find self-focus very discouraging, but Christ-focus extremely invigorating and enlightening! If self-love doesn’t look outward and focus on loving others, it becomes like stagnant water. It needs to flow out of us, not sit in a self pit. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Self-will will only make self miserable

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Self-will is based on insufficient data; on our feelings and desires, not on truth. When self-will prevails over God’s will for you, misery manifests. A life, battered by self-will, is continually frustrated and stressed. The ravages of self-will reek havoc … Continue reading →

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Insider Christianity is essential (it’s not just Sunday church-going)

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Insider Christianity burns in your heart and daily changes you from within. It isn’t the same thing as Sunday church-going. The great joy of insider Christianity (Jesus living in and through you) can’t be fully communicated with words. It must … Continue reading →

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The Bible Resurrection events / everyday Easter

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Resurrection events in the New Testament off a closer walk with the here-and-now Jesus to everyone. Unfortunately, Christians have too often rejected the biblical, foundational rock of supernatural revelation, for the gravestone of religious knowledge and programs. The Bible … Continue reading →

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