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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!

Kindness vs. approval

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Steve Simms

I won’t approve of behaviors I believe are wrong, but I will strive to be kind to everyone. To publicly approve of behaviors that you sincerely believe are morally wrong is to be hypocritical. Kindness isn’t approval of people’s beliefs … Continue reading →

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If Christianity was about political power, Jesus would have made Rome great again.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

If Christianity was about political power, Jesus would have made Rome great again. Some people try to tell the hole truth, but it always looks like a doughnut. If you’re too uptight to be polite, you’re too uptight. Ticks can … Continue reading →

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Get a head start. Let Jesus set up Heaven in your heart while you live.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Sermons are like: Tell me and I forget. Tell me and I forget. Tell me and I forget . . . Church over-emphasizes sermon-hearing but seems to ignore “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Sermons can help you imagine … Continue reading →

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Go back to your conscience . . .

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Maybe we should all “go back” to our conscience, our compassion, and our civility. Before you pounce on someone’s post and denounce them as a foe, try an ounce of kindness. Social media is often like keyboard kickboxing without rules … Continue reading →

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Getting the energy of God’s alternative perspectives

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christians are called to see culture, politics, race, and ethnicity through the mind and humility of Christ, not the opposite. When Christians are mean, it makes people think we don’t really mean what we say about love. To be the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ inner energy changes perspectives

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Steve Simms

Steady streams Of inner energy Entered me When Jesus Entered my heart. Delight & felicity Aren’t found through folly But forged by faith.Jesus can make Joy the norm In your life. Even in a storm. How can church members be … Continue reading →

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Training to follow God’s navigational app

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

People train for sports and train for war, but where are those who train to hear and follow the risen Jesus? Jesus is the way. We need to train to follow Him like we follow a navigation app. When we … Continue reading →

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Be conscious of Jesus / have Jesus in your conscience!

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

If you feel like You are doing Life without a soul, Let Jesus Make you whole. The goal of your conscience isn’t to make you feel guilty, but to heal your soul. When you color outside your conscience the lions … Continue reading →

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Jesus leads a world-wide theocracy — the body of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

Too many sermons tell people what they want to hear, instead of telling them what they need to hear. As churches go further into entertainment and error, it’s vital for Christ-followers to surrender to the Spirit and stay in the … Continue reading →

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Lively spectacles or liturgical spectators

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Steve Simms

If Christianity doesn’t cause people to feel deeply and passionately about Jesus, it’s not the Christianity of the Bible. Jesus wants His people to be fired-up spectacles of His glory, not religious spectators of His story. Jesus promised His presence … Continue reading →

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