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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!

Too many Christians have been trained for spiritual inaction

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christianity is meant to be implemented, not circumvented by political venting. It has been over-taught and under-implemented. Too many Christians have been trained for spiritual inaction, not for daily obeying the now Jesus. However, God’s grace was never meant to … Continue reading →

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The now Jesus will wow you

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the ever-present Jesus wow you now. The now Jesus is like the now air, yet we’re often unaware that He’s keeping us alive. Let the risen Jesus out of the religious past. Free Him from the distant future. Now! … Continue reading →

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Not the “critical” but the “biblical” view of race.

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Skin color doesn’t mean that people are “different” than you. There’s no need to say, “I’m not racist.” If you aren’t it will be noticed. What’s racism? Perhaps it’s as simple as treating people differently because their skin doesn’t match … Continue reading →

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If we focus on church, do we distort our focus on Jesus?

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

For centuries church has been the focus of Christianity, but the risen Jesus is calling us to make Him the focus. The personality Christians need to follow and popularize, isn’t a contemporary pastor or politician. It’s the living Jesus. When … Continue reading →

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Understand– stand under kindness to overcome hostility

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perhaps people don’t understand each other because they don’t want to or try to. Perhaps when anger flares up we should tuck it back in & obey Jesus’ command to “love your enemies.” If people do their own thing, feelings … Continue reading →

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Had we all been albino . . .

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perhaps if God had made everybody albino, humans wouldn’t have invented race. Then we could just be humans. Outbreaks of peace during riots, aren’t called peaceful protests. So why are outbursts of violence during peace protests called riots? Law and … Continue reading →

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Systemic religion vs. freedom in the Spirit

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Steve Simms

Religion is systemic. The Holy Spirit flows. Sometimes they contradict. Sermon-free, unprogrammed, Spirit-led worship is an amazing thing to experience. Spiritual awakening focuses on the living Jesus, not on preachers, churches, or politicians. When church allows attendees no function but … Continue reading →

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e-quality4K & unity

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

E-quality4K means: Everyone qualifies for kindness. If we won’t treat everyone as our equal, how can we complain when we’re mistreated? Equality’s easily proclaimed, but it takes humility to treat everybody as your equal. If inferiority exists, it’s not based … Continue reading →

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Belligerence boomerangs, loving humor heals

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

A belligerent leader generates and emboldens belligerent followers. Before you embrace bombastic and belligerent boastings engage your brain. Belligerence tries to justify itself by insulting its opponents. Belligerence boomerangs. When people enjoy warm-hearted humor together, then anger and belligerence diminish. … Continue reading →

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The living Jesus gives joy / demons bring torment

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Biblical Christianity’s about inner rivers of elation that flow from “Christ in you.” The joy that the living Jesus gives is beyond description. He frequently causes my heart to soar with elation. I love to bask my heart in the … Continue reading →

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