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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!

Without Jesus being active in the heart, Christianity can be boring

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus do His heart-work in you. Then you’ll begin to overflow with healing and joy. When I’m comfortable I tend to trust my own effort; when I’m uncomfortable, Jesus. Being uncomfortable can make me defensive or make … Continue reading →

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Put people in their place–made in God’s image

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

To put people in their place, lift them up. People aren’t verbal punching bags. They’re bearers of the image of God. Kind responses to conflict may not bring peace, but at least they don’t escalate it. To continually fuss and … Continue reading →

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When light shines, darkness disappears

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

Light isn’t a function of rationality. You don’t think up light. You behold it.  Pride blocks inner light. It can’t see what things really look like. We want to convince people we’re right, but what we all need is more … Continue reading →

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Selfianity focuses on the wrong hero

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

Put self aside. Let the living Jesus be your ride and take you where He decides. Selfianity isn’t true Christianity. There’s only room for one Savior in a Christian’s life–the risen Jesus. Follow Him. Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it this way: … Continue reading →

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Empathy makes the world a better place

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

Find the good in people. There’s some in everybody. It’s inspiring to behold! When you allow yourself heart-felt empathy for someone, you’ll see them differently. When you allow your pain to help you connect with another’s person’s pain, it brings … Continue reading →

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Heart-connection makes life better

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

Moments of heart-connection with another person are marvelous. We all need more! If we would touch hearts as often as we touch screens, what joy we’d know! Disconnected hearts can be cold and cruel to each other. Connected hearts heal. … Continue reading →

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See more with clear vision

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

If your inner light is dimmed, you can’t see clearly, even on the brightest day. Search for light and truth, not self-protection. If you won’t see the other person’s side, you miss out on some of the truth. It’s easy … Continue reading →

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Mental head-butting can be painful

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too much mental head-butting, leaves both “butt-ers” with headaches and heart-break. Unkind debate diminishes heart connection. Listening with compassion enhances it. Humble transparency creates heart connection and heals broken relationships. Heart connection stifles suspicion and subdues anger. Disagreement’s not the … Continue reading →

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Communicate to reconcile, not to fight awhile

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Hostility severs affection. Try not to let that happen. Communicate to reconcile, not to fight awhile. I find it better to ponder people’s thoughts rather than to fight with them. Undiscovered alternatives for healing and reconciliation await those who will … Continue reading →

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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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