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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!

Cancel your appointment with disappointment

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Disappointment wants to dominate us and to steal the joy of hopeful expectation. Refuse to let disappoint destroy your joy in the present and your hope for the future. Life’s full of too many blessings to be disappointed by the … Continue reading →

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Violence is extreme arrogance / humility seeks peace

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Violence is extreme arrogance. It pretends it has the right to hurt people. Human violence almost always causes more injustice than it solves. Both prenatal and postnatal violence are cruel. Temptation is the “human race” bate, luring us into pride, … Continue reading →

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Crumbling comfort zones, freedom, & choices

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Stand up for what you know is right, deep in your conscience even when it’s uncomfortable. Don’t just for what you want. Tell what you stand for (instead of insulting your opponents). Love people, even when you disagree with them. … Continue reading →

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Angry people aren’t very fun & rage is a goofy stage

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

When anger burns like fire and blows like a hurricane, a country is in trouble. Angry people aren’t very fun. America’s experiencing nature’s furry in fires and storms and human rage from the White House to the streets. We need … Continue reading →

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Christicism–be a Christic

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus said, “Leap for joy,” but many Christians just creep along. We need more Christicism–first-hand, mystical encounters with the living Jesus. Christology is the study of Christ. Christian mysticism (Christicism) is experiencing Him. I experience mystical encouragement as Jesus speaks … Continue reading →

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The biblical CRT — Christian Race Transformation

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

When people don’t feel like they matter, shower them with kindness, until they do. Love and kindness are the fruit of the Spirit. We can’t have biblical Christianity without them. What peace there would be if everyone who claims to … Continue reading →

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Does Blackman history matter? (Living on Blackman Road)

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

My house is surrounded by forgotten history. It’s on Blackman Road in the middle of a former plantation. I live on (or near) land that was cleared and worked by black men, women, and children, who were held in a … Continue reading →

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Racial distancing (separating by color)

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

America’s history of racial distancing has left a legacy of divisiveness. Racial distancing is when you only open your heart to people who match your color. It involves avoiding, ignoring, or mistreating people who don’t look like you. Separating by … Continue reading →

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Better than a sermon . . .

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

You don’t need to rely on secondhand info about Jesus. He’s talking to you directly. I don’t understand why many Christians prefer to hear a preacher instead of reading the Bible and hearing God’s direct voice. If you would listen … Continue reading →

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Everything you need to know about quenching the Spirit

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

When the fruit of the Spirit isn’t freely flowing from within, we’re quenching the Holy Spirit. Here’s how we do that. Love: Self-focused Christians are shutting down the inner flow God’s love. Joy: Angry Christians are missing out on God’s … Continue reading →

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