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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!

Being pensive about racism & a knee used to kill

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perhaps it’s time to be pensive about racism–to openly ponder it–instead of either ignoring it, denying it, or reacting to it. If we Americans can’t talk about race without defensiveness or anger, we’ll never be able to have meaningful conversations … Continue reading →

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Do you have an onion? (Oops, I mean an opinion.)

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Arrogant opinions are like onions. They “reflavor” the truth and can make people cry. The fact that an opinion is popular, doesn’t make that opinion a fact. Opinions may align with truth, but frequently don’t. Unverified opinions could be called … Continue reading →

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As churches “reopen,” perhaps they need to “open up” to some things

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

I think that closed churches and open Bibles are more powerful than open churches and closed Bibles. I find daily Bible reading to be essential! Reopen the Bible! Many Bibles have been shut for years. Where are the protesters? Again … Continue reading →

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Self-e (as in ego) — my thoughts on the subject of “self”

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Self-focused eyes have limited vision. Perhaps finding love, joy, peace, and hope is more important than “finding yourself.” Everybody needs something to think about and focus on, other than self. To think outside yourself, it helps to listen to someone … Continue reading →

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The internally empowering Jesus needs no middleman

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve Simms

When we cut out the middleman and let the living Jesus directly empower us from within, Christianity rises to new levels of glory. What people say and do, shows the world whether or not they are surrendered to the internally … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial & remembering 3 short poems

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve Simms

The first week in March, I saw the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall with the names of 58,267 people of my generation who were killed or missing in that war. This morning I woke up remembering 3 short poems that I … Continue reading →

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Insults & accusations give birth to fake news

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

To pride, all insults matter, but humility hardly notices them. When people call you a name on social media, don’t answer to it. Insults are seldom honest. Their goal isn’t truth, but pain. When people insult you, it reveals weakness … Continue reading →

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The interactive Jesus

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

When Christ is living in you, faith becomes a close and ongoing relationship between you and the interactive Jesus. The interactive Jesus speaks your language. You don’t need a religious interpreter between you and Him. Jesus can be alive and … Continue reading →

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Christians are called to be peacemakers, not accusers . . .

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus calls us to reach people with His love, not to defeat them with our political views. He said: “Blessed are the peacemakers,” Bless those who curse you,” and “Love your enemies.” I think He meant it. Christians … Continue reading →

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The question that changed my life . . .

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

Sitting in church once,Thinking I was a Christian,This question came to me:“If you were born a Hindu,What would you be today?”After some thought, I answered,“I’d be a Hindu.”Then another thoughtPounced into my brain,“Why do you think you’re a Christian?”Suddenly I … Continue reading →

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