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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!

Called to be disciples, not dependents!

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Steve Simms

Jesus never said to make dependents. He said to make disciples! The one who controls the mic controls the church service. Why not let Jesus control the mic? If a church opened the mic for Jesus to prompt people to … Continue reading →

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Follow the Holy Spirit speaking in your conscience and through the Bible

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christ’s presence in the present moment is life’s most neglected present. When Christian’s meet, God wants to take control so He can manifest & demonstrate His kingdom (government) in their midst. Messages about Christ are good, but actual demonstrations of … Continue reading →

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Warfare’s unfair

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Steve Simms

Warfare’s unfair. It’s a mauling bear, Unfair to all it touches, Slaying God’s image, Shredding His creation, All the while claiming, Justice, glory, and honor. I agree with General Omar Bradly: “As far as I am concerned, war itself is … Continue reading →

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What would Jesus do? Speak boldly against religious leaders! Woes to help us whoa.

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

I’ve just finished reading Matthew and this time I have noticed something I never paid much attention to in my previous readings. Jesus is very hard on the religious leaders of His day and speaks out boldly against them. Jesus … Continue reading →

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What is/was “identity politics”?

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Identity politics” can be defined as putting a political focus on minority groups. That focus first began in America 400 years ago when Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, identified as inferior, and then enslaved. Then European Americans … Continue reading →

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Pastor at the wheel or all auto parts working together?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Church? The pastor at the wheel or all the auto parts working together to follow the Spirit? When Christianity is dry and boring, that’s the brakes. Let’s take the brakes off of Jesus. We park our cars in the church … Continue reading →

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A repentant heart follows conscience, not whims

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

People who follow and obey the living Jesus experience ongoing, personal and spiritual growth in Christ-likeness. Christianity that fails to produce Christ-like character and behavior in its adherents falls far short of biblical Christianity. Where there is no Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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The country gone to town as Nashville hosts the 2019 NFL Draft

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

More than 150,000 people packed lower Broadway in Nashville for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Some of the country songs riding the charts at the time seem to define the Nashville Draft: “Eyes On You” by Chase … Continue reading →

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Greatness? What is greatness?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

To hate and berate is not the way to be great. True greatness flows from integrity, kindness, and compassion. It isn’t made out of power, coercion, or dominance. Greatness is the ability to disagree with someone, but still love, inspire, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts beyond the “laity” lie

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to understand other people’s perspective when we have callouses on our heart. Open, caring interaction and sharing in a gathering of Christ-followers is spiritually revolutionary, but formal religion avoids it. Laity is a lie. There is no laity. … Continue reading →

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