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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!

Blocking negative thoughts (like an offensive lineman)

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

All thoughts are not created equal. Some thoughts need to be blocked from your brain. If you won’t block harmful thoughts from your mind, they will press in and hurt you. Unblocked, tormenting thoughts will rush your brain and sack … Continue reading →

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Jackhammer or stethoscope in church

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Steve Simms

Some Christians approach people with a jackhammer. Perhaps it would be better to use a stethoscope and listen to their heart. Muzzles and masks make meetings methodological. Open hearts and freedom for Spirit-led expression release healing and compassion. “Let My … Continue reading →

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31 short (1-sentence) sermons for overcoming anger

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Steve Simms

Inform, don’t insult. Dispute without ill repute. Compassion curtails conflict. Disagree but delete disrespect. For constructive conflict, drop contempt. Debate without hate; there’s no need to berate. Find a way to say what’s on your mind without being unkind. Name … Continue reading →

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My Halfway There podcast interview

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

My new interview on the Halfway There podcast is up & available at this link: This is from their page: Stories Steve shared: Leaving his Salvation Army church Why he wrote his book The Joy of Early Christianity How resisting … Continue reading →

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Fun & adventurous Christianity

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

Have fun with us as we celebrate the amazing joy of the earliest Christians! More @ this link.

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Do we really need all the anger?

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Anger is an acid that eats up peace (both inner peace and peace in society). Anger paralyzes both reason and love, tricking people to act from impulse instead. Anger is contagious. Don’t allow other people’s anger to make you angry. … Continue reading →

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Get in the joy convoy & out of the anger traffic jam

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christians should be leading a joy convoy, not following anger’s decoy. You can’t be mad and glad at the same moment. Why not embrace Christ’s joy, instead of your anger? Joy gives us the power to follow the path of … Continue reading →

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“right” supremacy — let’s be kind

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

I believe in right supremacy — that equality, freedom, love, and justice must prevail. Being unkind for political objectives puts expediency over love and justice. An unkind country isn’t a very pleasant place, regardless of its political situation. The kingdom … Continue reading →

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Christians are called to be revelators, not just spectators

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christians in the Bible met as a community, not as an audience — as revelators not as spectators. They met not to rejoice in things of this world, but to joyously celebrate the presence and reality of the risen Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Politics & name calling got you feeling down? Get some relief by reading “The Joy Of Early Christianity.”

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Steve Simms

Politics and name calling got you feeling down? Get some relief by reading, The Joy Of Early Christianity @ amzn.to/2nvJX2A.

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