Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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!

Death Valley

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

John Muir was an American author who explored and wrote about nature. Because of his role in preserving wilderness areas in the United States, he is known as “the father of the national parks.” This is what John wrote about … Continue reading →

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Safe!

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

Safe! We human beingsAre on borrowed time.The clock is ticking.Time is running out.We need to be savedBefore game over.Who can rescue us?Is there any hopeOr is our fate set?I’ve put my trust inThe risen Jesus.I depend on Him.Every day and … Continue reading →

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And The Reality Is

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

And the reality is, I love to dine on the Bread of Life! Some people say that Christianity is only a powerless religion full of myths. And the reality is . . . the risen Jesus: * Turns hopeless into … Continue reading →

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Pressing on to the Depths With Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

Are you content to “swim in the shallow end of church”? Instead of letting God’s living water freely and continually flow from within them, too many people dangle their feet once a week in the shallow waters of church. (John … Continue reading →

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15 Ways People Can Respond to God

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here are 15 biblical ways you can respond to God the Holy Spirit — the Spirit of wisdom and revelation. (Ephesians 1:17) All Christ followers need to continually live by and walk in the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25). You can . … Continue reading →

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Words Without Action Are Birds Without Wings

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Religious talk without daily application is words without wings. Refuse to settle for religious faith that doesn’t lift you up within and supernaturally empower you to mount up on wings of eagles. (Isaiah 40:31) “Faith without works is dead.” (James … Continue reading →

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Positive Change Requires Working Together

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

Together we can experience positive change. As human beings we need one another. We have been designed for community not for isolation. Powerful community requires that we humbly open up our heart to one another. Fortunately, there’s a book that … Continue reading →

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Exercise Your Ears

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Learn to listen. Exercise your ears! Notice your notifications. Someone has been sending you voice messages deep within your heart. Pull them up and listen to the still, small voice. Hear Jesus tenderly calling your name and inviting you to … Continue reading →

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A Book Called the Bible

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

The Greatest Blessing (Material or Immaterial) The greatest blessing anywhere is to be brought into God’s presence by the blood of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:13) and to learn to live in the new and living way of continually experiencing and … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be This Character

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s a character I want to be. That character is described in a book that inspires and thrills me. I try to model the lifestyle of that character every single day. That character is described as a faithful follower of … Continue reading →

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