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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!

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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People’s character is as important as their beliefs. Integrity matters. It’s dangerous to support bad character.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Steve Simms
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Alive or Dead? Christ’s presence or religious programs?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Alive or dead? If Jesus is really alive, let’s gather in His presence and let Him take control! Experiencing consciousness you don’t need proof YOU’RE CONSCIOUS and experiencing Jesus, you don’t need proof HE’S ALIVE. It’s time for church to … Continue reading →

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Being polite is easy, inexpensive, and makes people feel good. Try it today. Thank you.

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Bold ideas can be communicated in a polite way. Here are two samples. “Sitting under the ministry” of a man (or woman) when you could be ministering yourself seems to be misplaced priority. Church tells people that attending to receive … Continue reading →

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Keep your heart “Open For (Spiritual) Business”

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

When you open up your heart, love rushes in open flushes out anger, bitterness, guilt and the hurtful things that enslave you. Open-hearted love doesn’t mean unconditional approval. An open heart can deeply care about people while strongly disagreeing with … Continue reading →

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