Author Archives: Steve Simms

Unknown's avatar

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!

Abort unkindness!

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Abort all unkindness, unforgiveness, cruelty, hatred, bitterness, and disrespect for life. Don’t let it live in your heart. Human life is an incredible gift. To fail to respect and appreciate it in all its stages and diversity is tragic. Falling … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

2 Christmas gift ideas for thinkers

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

Two Christmas gift ideas for thinkers: 1) Off the RACE Track @ https://www.amazon.com/Off-RACE-Track-Color-Blind-Color-Kind-ebook/dp/B07HYHHK19/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= and 2) The Joy Of Early Christianity @ https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Early-Christianity-Steve-Simms-ebook/dp/B07X6434JN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VNNG5Q1IGV5K&keywords=the+joy+of+early+christianity&qid=1572193224&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+joy+of+early+c%2Cdigital-text%2C183&sr=1-1

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Righteous anger isn’t easy

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

Anger is deceptive. When we think that our anger is righteous, we tend to see ourselves as superior to those who oppose us. It’s easy to consider your own anger to be righteous. It’s not so easy to feel that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Body or bureaucracy?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ isn’t called to be the bureaucracy of Christ. Jesus wants to be the Head of His body. A body functions as individual members directly listen to and individually obey the head. A bureaucracy functions as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Perfect people in church

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

People say, “Don’t expect to find perfect people in church,” but, we should be able to find holy, Christ-like people there. If church doesn’t produce holy, Christ-like people, perhaps there’s something off with the programming or methodology. The Bible calls … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Disagree with kindness — be your brain’s bouncer

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

Even when people disagree with you, you can still celebrate that they were created in God’s image. To exchange compassion, collaboration, and cooperation for name calling, is to create unnecessary conflict and cast away common sense. Concern and compassion are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Racism discriminates against skin color. Abortion discriminates against stage of life.

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A song says, “If drinkin’ don’t kill me . . .” (It’s better to be UGI.)

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Steve Simms

Drinkin’ can temporarily loosen you up and distract you from your problems, but, but it can’t give you a continually happy heart. Bud Light can’t compare to God’s Light! Many people believe that alcohol frees them up to relax and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Immature language (unadult language) & politics

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Steve Simms

Inflammatory, insulting and vulgar words aren’t “adult language.” “Mature language” is kind, caring, helpful, and respectfully honest. Fighting insults with insults only increases hostility. Inflammatory rhetoric lacks wisdom. Words matter. Yours can hurt, harm, and/or harass, while hyping hostility, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breath-blessed

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

A breath is an invisible gift Gusting into your lungs Time and time again, Seldom even noticed And never fully appreciated.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment