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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!

You might be an alien if . . .

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

If you ever feel like an alien, the Bible says you could be one! Check this out. Jay Tyler and I talk about what the Bible says about aliens. Are aliens alive on Earth today? To determine if you are … Continue reading →

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Unity is more important than unanimity

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

Unanimity is a word that can be difficult to say. However, it’s even harder to consistently do. A simple definition of unanimity is: “agreement by all people involved.” Here’s an example of unanimity or uniformity: Find a group of passive … Continue reading →

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How to hold a “house church” meeting in your home

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Steve Simms

I first wrote this blog for the ONE Body Life Blog at this link. If you have ever wanted to attend a house fellowship, but couldn’t find one, why not start one yourself? It’s easy. Any believer can do it … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative church, cell groups, changes in worship, contemporary worship, ekklesia, Friends' worship, heart of worship, Henry Hon, home church, ONE: Unfolding God's Eternal Purpose From House To House, order of worship, Quaker, Quaker worship, spiritual worship, Uncategorized, unconventional worship | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be a light of kindness

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

Everybody needs kindness; even the people who disagree with you. Why not show them some? Is there a relationship between forgiveness and kindness. (Jesus said: “Whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”) The slightest kindness you show can change a … Continue reading →

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MLK’s dream can’t be fulfilled without Jesus

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

Fifty years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr. was brutally murdered for boldly and compassionately standing up for love, unity, and equality. The night before, in his last speech, King said: “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get … Continue reading →

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Dones are like birds that fly away from church? (But why do they do that?)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

Sometimes Christians get to the point where they say, “I’m done with church,” and then drop out of church altogether. This is happening so much nowadays that it has become a social trend. Sometimes the people who do that are … Continue reading →

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A “Jesus 12” testimony time

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

I grew up passively watching TV and learning by quietly listening to lectures. However, technology has transitioned our culture from passive listening to active involvement. Perhaps we’re catching up with Benjamin Franklin who is often quoted as saying: “Tell me … Continue reading →

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A huge stone moved like an autonomous car

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

A huge stone rolls aside Like an autonomous car, Exposing a glorious light, Brighter than lightening And a man in that light Neatly folding His own burial shroud. Soon a women comes to mourn. Shocked by the open tomb, She … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday — the ignored day of Holy Week

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Steve Simms

What is Holy Saturday? Officially it is the day during Holy Week that falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It’s the last day of Lent. It represents the full day that Jesus was dead and his body was in … Continue reading →

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Good Friday isn’t for good people

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Steve Simms

If we humans were “good people” there would have been no need for Good Friday! Instead, Jesus had to die for everybody because . . . THERE ARE NO “GOOD PEOPLE!” Good people don’t need Good Friday, but people like me, … Continue reading →

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