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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!

Spiritual complacency is the opposite of biblical Christianity.

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christ is not a sermon, a concept, or a curriculum. He’s the living God who wants to daily live His life in and thru you. Spiritual complacency is sin. “Seek first the kingdom of God.” Christians are called to be … Continue reading →

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Being in the womb in America is far more life-threatening than the Corona virus.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Perspective!

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Their lives matter (no matter who they are) . . .

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Look around you, near and far. Their lives matter (no matter who “they” are)! American revolutionary question: If the tea tax on the Colonies was “tyranny,” what was skin-color-based slavery? Here’s America’s great contradiction: The Founding Fathers were surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Heart-prayer disrupts Christian complacency

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Is there a prayer brewing deep within your heart? Be careful. It will stir things up if you let it freely flow out. When prayer is allowed to freely flow from the heart, as prompted by the Spirit, it’s one … Continue reading →

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Sin is contrary to the kingdom of God

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

The kingdom of God isn’t a meeting to attend. It’s a lifestyle of submission and obedience to the living Jesus, the King of Kings. If we won’t let the living Jesus be the actual, ruling King in a church service, … Continue reading →

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To drink Sprite is one thing; spite is another

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

Spite, the desire to hurt others, indicates the absence of love and compassion. Unforgiveness leads to spite and malice — the insanity of intentionally hurting others to make yourself feel better. Malice and mercy are opposites. Mercy requires much more … Continue reading →

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It takes courage to be fair & to recognize injustice.

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to spot unfairness when it’s against you (or people you care about) — harder when it’s against people you don’t like. Often it’s easier to see what your mind projects, instead of seeing what is really there. Then … Continue reading →

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Which list do cuss words match — the fruit of the Spirit or the works of the flesh? (Galatians 5:19-24.)

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Steve Simms

Here is Galatians: 5:19-24: “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as … Continue reading →

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“Crytearia” for shedding tears

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Tears are often a sign that people have the strength and the courage to open up their heart. A culture that refuses to welcome and appreciate tears, (or humiliates those who cry), makes it hard for people to open their … Continue reading →

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Let compunction function in you

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

There are two common responses to guilt: 1) Self-justification and denial, or 2) Compunction — sorrow for sin that leads to confession and changes in behavior. To reject compunction (moral responses to guilt, that prompt you to quit guilt-producing thoughts … Continue reading →

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