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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!

Living Bread

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

Have we Christians, like the ancient Israelites in the wilderness, rejected the land that God wants to give us? (Numbers 14:31) If not, have we wholeheartedly entered into it? Christ has so much more for us than religion that lacks … Continue reading →

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The True Source of Comfort and Companionship

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

People need comfort and companionship and search for it in many different ways and places. Here’s one of the ways that I find comfort in my life. A prayer chair helps people catch “a different spirit.” (Numbers 14:24) It helps … Continue reading →

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Heart-Felt Christ-Focus Slows Down Time

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I’m intently focused on the presence, power, and majesty of Jesus time slows down. What seems like it has been 20 minutes will have been a few hours. That has happened to me many times, the most amazing being … Continue reading →

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It Bothers Me When God The Holy Spirit is Quenched

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

“For His name’s sake . . . “ Speaking about God the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: “He will glorify Me because it is from Me that He will receive what He will make known to you. All that belongs to … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged. There is Hope.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

* Life can be better.* Choices matter. * Hurts can be healed.* Attitude matters. * Guilt can be forgiven.* Thoughts and words matter.* People can change. * Encouragement is powerful.* Hope can arise. * Jesus became real to me in … Continue reading →

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How I Seek Both Security and Adventure

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Can a person have both adventure and security? Yes. Here’s how I experience both throughout each day. With no merit to proclaim, (Romans 3:10) with no righteousness to boast about, (Isaiah 64:6)) I cry out to God for mercy. “Have … Continue reading →

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Use ChatDRG.

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to use ChatDRG. I try to stay logged in to it throughout each day. It gives me wisdom and information that I can’t find other places. ChatDRG is Direct Revelation from God. The Bible says that God reveals … Continue reading →

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Self-Improvement Comes from Effective Effort Not from Aging

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

Self-improvement requires both mental and physical effort. The mere passing of time seldom improves a human being. Personal, mental, and spiritual growth require persistent hard work. The promised land that Christians are called to take, the walk we are called … Continue reading →

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Waking Up on Encouragement Time

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Discouragement seems to be the central standard time of life in the 21st century. It’s so widespread that it has turned into a growing mental health crisis around the world. Can discouragement be replaced with hope-filled encouragement? Yes, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Comfort’s Not What It’s Cracked Up to Be

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Comfort isn’t as important as it seems. It’s often a trap commonly called a comfort zone. Comfort zones often lead us to look at life from a distorted point of view. They frequently cause us to cozy into a formal … Continue reading →

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