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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!

You can’t overcome impatience in a hurry

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Patience isn’t a prisoner to time frames and to-do lists. Patience isn’t upset by delay. Patience appreciates moments, not just results. Patience waits without complaining. It endures with inner peace because it never lets go of hope. However, anger frequently … Continue reading →

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Loving thru the fruit of the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

The fruit of the Spirit is love. Joy is love shared. Peace is when love meets anxiety. Patience is love over time. Kindness is love in action. Goodness is the character of love. Faithfulness is the loyalty of love. Gentleness … Continue reading →

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Inner peace — a beautiful release that makes anxiety cease

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without peace of mind, life will always seem unkind. Anxiety will make you feel like a victim instead of an overcomer. If you continually welcome thoughts and feelings that disturb your inner peace, anxiety will be your way of life. … Continue reading →

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Joyful thoughts to give you joy

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often we let the weeds of life overrun and destroy our joy, gladness, and delight. An unhappy heart needs weeding. Joy is contagious, but you can’t catch it from unhappy people or from people who mask their heart. Life … Continue reading →

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Fresh & practical thoughts about love overcoming hate

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Love is a better way to disagree than hate. Let’s disagree better. Persistent love can transform a foe into a friend. Confronting evil with love is a great weapon against evil. It doesn’t escalate the evil, but exposes it in … Continue reading →

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Supernatural combo — the living Jesus & the Bible

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to be led by the Spirit and surrendered to the rule (kingdom) of God. When Jesus is more than religions information and becomes within you, living animation, you experience supernatural transformation. Christians are called to live and … Continue reading →

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Diversion from self-focus is the road to happiness.

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you can use your thoughts to make yourself unhappy, you can learn to use them to make yourself happy. When your mind is focused away from yourself and on positive and enjoyable things or activities, that’s happiness. Diversion from … Continue reading →

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Use your gazers well

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

When you continually graze on negative thoughts, feelings, words, and images, you crowd joy out of your life. Seeing people who disagree with you as a continual threat is a powerful way to keep yourself stressed out. Raise your eyes … Continue reading →

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Looking & behaving like Christians (making faith real)

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Church is too often like a car salesperson who lectures people about his vehicles, but doesn’t let anybody drive them. Many Christians have never been trained how to interact with the living Jesus thru out the week and don’t know … Continue reading →

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Life without a clear focus can become like a circus

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

Little done with focus is usually far more powerful than much done like a circus. Focus is powerful. What you continually pay attention to will mold you into its image. We American Christians need to look beyond politics and reject … Continue reading →

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