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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!

Have explanations destroyed the fun & mystery of Western Christianity?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Life is full of wonders and mysteries that make us say “Wow!” If you’re not frequently saying a heart-felt “Wow!” you’re missing a lot! I do illusions, but don’t share their secrets. Explanations destroy their fun and mystery. That’s happened … Continue reading →

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Human nature or Holy Spirit — the choice is ours

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ offers an alternative to our human nature — to live His life in and thru us. Thus we can live by the flesh or by the Spirit. Christians are called to overcome their sin, not to settle in with … Continue reading →

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Go beyond religious explanations & begin to enjoy Jesus!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ can be explained to the mind, but to daily experience Him requires a surrendered and obedient heart. A closed heart has little perception of God’s glorious light. It is a deception to believe that you can’t be deceived. Scholasticism … Continue reading →

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Minds need filters . . .

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

An unfiltered mind is a murky mixture of good and evil. Be a filter. My mind works better when I use my inner filter to keep spam, profanity, disrespect, anger, hate and other disruptive thoughts out. Keep wrongful thoughts out … Continue reading →

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Christianity should never be without awe!

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christianity need never be without awe, miracles, wonders, spiritual gifts, and other direct interactions with the living Jesus. I don’t know how anybody can experience Jesus daily and not be continually thrilled about Him. The Holy Spirit is the world’s … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks directly to Jesus on Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Jesus on the outside or Jesus internalized?

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus on the outside is a religious subject, but Jesus living on the inside is fire in the bones — God’s internal combustion! Christian concepts can fill the mind, yet can leave the heart apathetic, but connection with the risen … Continue reading →

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“Judge not,” doesn’t mean “applaud wrong”

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Judge not,” doesn’t mean that we should applaud unethical behavior. If I hadn’t earned God’s judgment, I wouldn’t need His grace. “The wages of sin is death.” The Good News isn’t that God’s okay with your behaviors. It’s that God’s … Continue reading →

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Embracing the biblical/Protestant concept of the priesthood of the believer

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

I have invented a new word for the priesthood of the believer — clergyall. Here’s another way to put it: Christian meetings are full of manysters, not just a single minister. Jesus is alive and present when we meet in … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ should be an orchestra making spiritual music together

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Too often the orchestra of the body of Christ, called to make spiritual music under His direction, is turned into an audience. However, both orchestra members and members of Christ’s body have active roles to play. They were never intended … Continue reading →

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