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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!

Good times produce good consequences

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Good times are not times lived in a euphoric buzz. Good times are times that produce good after-effects in people’s lives. Life is a sequence of consequences. The way you live today is setting up your tomorrows. Choosing guilty pleasures … Continue reading →

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God’s view of me is more important than my view of me

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

How I identify myself matters very little. What’s important is what God thinks about me. Self-focus is a trap, a cage, a prison cell that keeps us from enjoying the glory and beauty that surrounds us. Our human emotions and … Continue reading →

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Is God making church ekklesia again?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Perhaps, today, God is slowly Moving the body of Christ Away from institutionalized Christianity, Commonly known as church, Back into Spirit-led Christianity, The original ekklesia. (Take a look at: The Joy Of Early Christianity.)

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If President George Washington had been black . . .

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Steve Simms

If President George Washington had been black, Would America have made skin color a big deal? Would we have held people in lifelong bondage Based on nothing more than the shade of their skin? Or would the words, “All men … Continue reading →

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Second-hand Christianity often misses Christ-supremacy

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

Second-hand Christianity lacks the vitality of first-hand connection and direct interaction with the living Jesus. Second-hand thoughts about Jesus can’t compare to a first-hand relationship with Him! Christ can do anything better than you (or me). Why not let Him? … Continue reading →

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Seeing God activate regular people

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

Seeing God speak and work in and through ordinary people is one of my greatest joys. If given encouragement, freedom, and a platform, everyday people can share amazing words from God. Biblical Christianity is activating. It takes ordinary people and … Continue reading →

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Guilt — the gateway to grace!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

Admitting your guilt is the gateway to grace. (Without guilt you have no need for grace.) No guilt, no grace. Know your guilt. Then you can Know God’s grace. Your thoughts, words, and actions created your present mental state. If … Continue reading →

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Politics, women in ministry, & being led by the Spirit

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

The Bible never says that a particular political system is “the hope of glory.” It says that “Christ in you,” is. Christians aren’t called to point people to a particular political party, position, or personality, but to Christ. The goal … Continue reading →

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The invisible Head of Christianity

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Steve Simms

So much is out of sight to those who have sight but lack insight. Many things that are invisible to the naked eye are visible to an open heart. Look! Programmed Christianity is like spiritual life-support. The goal is to … Continue reading →

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When Jesus is in the present tense, there’s no need to be tense

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Steve Simms

When you begin to experience Jesus in the present tense, you won’t be so tense! To learn about Jesus is good, but it can’t compare to experiencing Him. Jesus is talking. His sheep hear His voice. I believe in Jesus … Continue reading →

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