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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!

Tulsa to Montgomery March (Greenwood Massacre to Lynching Memorial)

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Tulsa To Montgomery March Tulsa to Montgomery, March of madness,  Tulsa’s terrible tragedy, A mob of 1,500 men Burning down America’s  Richest black neighborhood,  Destroying 35 city-blocks While killing dozens in 1921,  Montgomery’s amazing memorial,  Honoring the 4,200 victims  Of … Continue reading →

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Christians don’t need to defend our faith. We need to demonstrate its reality in daily life by loving the way Jesus loved.

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Steve Simms
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The best ministry?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

When humble Christ-followers talk about their love for Jesus, you can sense His presence. I love to meet people who radiate the presence of Jesus. I find them in the humblest places (and in the humblest churches). Heart-felt humility aligns … Continue reading →

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Politeness primarily provokes positive responses

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

People respond positively to politeness. Please try it today and see. Thank you. However, rudeness offends people unnecessarily and creates needless enemies. When you love people politeness comes easy; when you don’t it’s a pain. How people act toward you … Continue reading →

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Scruples seem scarce

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Scruples (inner desires to avoid doing wrong) seem scarce in today’s society. Without scruples, people do whatever they want with little regard for ethics or honesty. This basic principle of life, “Don’t do things you shouldn’t do,” seems to have … Continue reading →

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Grace isn’t an excuse for bad behavior (fake grace is)

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Grace is not an excuse to do your own thing and follow your own desires. It’s the supernatural power to live a Christ-like life. Fake grace excuses sin. True grace gives power over sin. Christianity is good news we can … Continue reading →

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When conflict trumps kindness

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

When conflict trumps kindness, communication collapses and coercion commences. Some people’s only concept of conflict resolution is overpowering their perceived opponent. People can choose to be our enemy and refuse to be reconciled to us, but no one can stop … Continue reading →

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Some history should never be repeated

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

The answers that got you a passing grade in history class aren’t always the full truth about the way things really happened. Some parts of history are celebrated; some ignored (or hidden). The ignored parts can tell powerful stories. If … Continue reading →

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Truth is for telling

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Truth is for telling. That’s called honesty. When mixed with mercy and love, it’s powerfully healing. People who are kind, fair, and compassionate in their interactions with all sorts of people are rarely called racist. If you’re not a racist, … Continue reading →

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Heart proximity leads to compassion leads to kindness

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Proximity promotes community and compassion. Failure to facilitate heart-to-heart proximity enables isolation. Bring your ear close to hear people’s heart and you’ll see them differently than you did before. Without a soul goal, life is easily trivialized into maintaining its … Continue reading →

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