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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!

Are you happy now?

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Steve Simms

Self-focus forfeits happiness. Asking, “Am I happy?” opens the door to unhappiness. A key ingredient in the pursuit of happiness is self-forgetting. You are the one who is painting the canvas of your life. How you doing with it? Could … Continue reading →

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Pics beyond the church norm

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Searching for living water? Check out Beyond Church. It’s beautiful to go beyond church as usual and let the risen Jesus be the One in charge of the meeting!

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Jesus’ death & Resurrection is a counter-cultural demonstration of non-violence

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

The New Testament was (& still is) counter-cultural. Read it & see! In the New Testament, the Zealots used violence; but Jesus loved even unto death. Who impacted Rome the most? The Bible is full of testimonies about and demonstrations … Continue reading →

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Everyday Easter sayings

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

If Jesus is alive on Easter, then He’s alive every single day of the year! Experience Jesus — the Uncorpse — at #UnconferenceNashville, June 23-25. Jesus ceased being deceased! He rose to make heroes by living His life in & … Continue reading →

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“No Fear” by Tony Perkins

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

The book, “No Fear — Real Stories of a Courageous New Generation Standing for Truth”, by Tony Perkins, starts out on the wrong foot. It begins with a lie! The very first story Perkins chooses to tell about someone “standing … Continue reading →

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Experience Jesus live!

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

If your life keeps going from gags to glitches, perhaps you need God. There’s no time like when you’re aware of Christ’s presence. Experience Jesus live! To bow before God is to rise above self. Pride is an “I” full … Continue reading →

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Hey Millennials: Check out the book of millennia

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Hey Millennials: Read the book that has brought hope for two millennia — the Bible. Pages for the ages! Don’t miss out on the Bible’s witness to the living Jesus! As a textbook it can be dry; but as a … Continue reading →

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Thinkin’ ‘Bout the Bible

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

Unlike human history books, the Bible tells the unflattering truth about its heroes. The Bible’s not a mild, coffee table book. It’s a coffee-book full of spiritual caffeine. However, I didn’t believe the Bible was from God until I read … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve read hundreds of dead writers . . .

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

Reading writings by Christ-loving men & women who lived in the past has helped me to know truth, not just as doctrines, but also as fire in my bones. Those authors have been my mentors, helping me continually connect with … Continue reading →

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Some things make more happy-sense . . .

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

People talk about common sense — basic wisdom for living well. But people also need happy-sense — the insight to live happy. Much unhappiness is self-made. Everyday decisions are determining your destiny: joy, mediocrity, or misery. To stop doing, thinking, … Continue reading →

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