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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!

The Kingdom of God Is My Delight

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

The kingdom of God (the inner government of God ruling me from within) is my delight. It overflows me with the joy of the Lord. (Nehemiah 8:10) Staying aware of, attentive to, and focused on the presence of Jesus fills … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Speak Truth

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

When truth isSet asideAnd deniedPeople hideBehind liesAnd their prideKeeps them trappedIn falsehood. False perceptionIs deception.See how Christ sees. Christianity isn’t about political agreement. It’s about heart-to-heart connection, compassion, and the commitment to be Christ-like. When we want to believe our … Continue reading →

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Ignored Christian Values

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Are You Ignoring These Christian Values? The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)* Love,* Joy,* Peace,* Patience,* Kindness,* Goodness,* Faithfulness,* Gentleness,* Sefl-control.The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12)* Poverty in spirit,* Mourning,* Meekness,* Hunger and thirst for righteousness,* Mercy,* A pure heart,* Peace-making,* … Continue reading →

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Make Your Life A Movie About Kindness

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

Let’s rewind from name-calling. It’s time to be kind to each other. You have the right to disapprove of my lifestyle and my beliefs about morality and religion. I respect your right to disagree with my attitude and my actions. … Continue reading →

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Beyond Routine

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Live can easily drift away from joy into systematic routine. Here’s an example of how spontaneity in life is often pushed aside and replaced with routine. “Most churches have developed well-meaning formational programming that is long on information and study … Continue reading →

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Beyond “Churchianity” to the Love of Jesus

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you’re a genuine Christian, Jesus is closer to you than you can imagine. He lives inside you, even when you don’t perceive His presence. (1 John 4:4) Your body is His temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Train yourself to be … Continue reading →

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Have You Experienced These 3 Loves?

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms
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A Bouquet of 3 Loves

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His followers to have a strange bouquet of three loves. As Jesus described them, those three loves are individually rare and seldom seen together as a bouquet. How many of the three do you have? 1) All-out love … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ Beyond Religious Legalism

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

Studying, analyzing, and trying to explain God’s law doesn’t produce life. The Bible says that it produces death. Jesus calls us beyond a legalistic approach that tries to understand God, systematize and rationalize theology, and institutionalize faith. Instead, He offers … Continue reading →

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Encouraged by Numbers

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Since 2014, my wife Ernie and I have been seeing three or more of the same number in a row — 333, 777, 111, 5555, etc. — several times a day. We see them on digital clocks, signs, television, odometers, … Continue reading →

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