Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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 Word I’ll Never Give Up

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

There’s a word I’ll never give up. I love the sound of it. It thrills my heart and fills me with hope, encouragement, and peace. That word is the English translation of an ancient name. It’s Jesus. I ponder, say, … Continue reading →

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It’s Tempting to Hold Grudges

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Grudges grind away at the mind and eat up the heart. Plainly put, grudges are painful. They cause much more pain to the person who holds them than they do to the people they are being held against. Nonetheless, our … Continue reading →

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Hope for Homesick People

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

Loneliness is a form of homesickness, of being far from home whether that distance is physical, relational, or emotional. There is hope for homesick people. An ancient hermit came out of hiding to announce that hope to the world. His … Continue reading →

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Home is

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Home is housed in the heart. Home is close relationships. Home is kindness. Home is caring family. Home is dear friends. Home is true community. Home is belonging.Home is tender compassion. Home is a heavenly atmosphere.Home is forgiveness. Home is … Continue reading →

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Wow! Now This Man Had a Dream!

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

Martin Luther King, Jr. had a powerful dream. It changed the way black people are treated in the USA. Another man had a powerful dream around two thousand years earlier. His name was Joseph, and he was engaged to a … Continue reading →

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I Blog Because . . .

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Steve Simms

I blog because I’m happy and I want to share my joy and inner peace with everyone. I blog because I wake up every morning overflowing with thoughts and ideas that make my life better and I want to share … Continue reading →

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The Unusual Interview

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I was a child and with a small group of other children in a classroom setting, we were asked who we would like to meet and talk with if we could meet any person who has ever lived. The … Continue reading →

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People Who Keep Me Feeling Great

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m feeling great right now because I have been thinking and writing about the true encouragers in my life. Those people lift me up, inspire me, and motivate me. They keep me going even when I feel like giving up. … Continue reading →

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Seeing Myself as If I’m On Stage

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Throughout each day I see myself as if I am living and doing all that I say and do on a stage, but not just any stage. I see myself on God’s stage. Because I strive to stay aware that … Continue reading →

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Searching for a King

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

Many people in the USA today seem to want a king. I too want a king, but I want a different kind of king. I want an invisible king who rules me from within. The last thing I searched for … Continue reading →

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