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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!

ONE talkin’ ’bout ONE . . .

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

The book, ONE, actually talks about itself. But what does it say? Here are some quotations: “What is highlighted in this book is not just a vision. There are many practical actions that need to be taken in order to … Continue reading →

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Feeling Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Check out this most unusual 55 second, Christmas video: How I feel about Jesus’ birth. It’s good to understand Christmas — it’s even better to feel it!

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Experience the body of Christ in supernatural action

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Steve Simms

Have you experienced the body of Christ in supernatural action? Watchman Nee wrote: “Only those who have received revelation from God will see the Body of Christ, and only they will enter the reality of the Body.” It’s sad that few … Continue reading →

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A one-man talk or dynamic interaction?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

Billions of Christians advocate for sermons. So why shouldn’t a few of us advocate for open sharing instead?  What God is doing inside of you is important. You need to be allowed to share it! If we don’t think the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about talking in tongues

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Steve Simms

Speaking in tongues releases the living flow of the Holy Spirit surging through your heart and out of your lips There’s nothing like it! The mind tends to limit God, but speaking in tongues lets Him freely flow from deep … Continue reading →

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5 ways to recover from hurt in church

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Steve Simms

Ouch! Even the title of this post is a bit painful. However, if you’ve ever been hurt by church (and/or by people in church) here are 5 things that can help you heal your hurting heart. 1) Forgive. It’s hard … Continue reading →

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Letting church come home

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

For those who like the idea of house church, but can’t find one and/or don’t know how to start one, there is great news. ONE is really a house church handbook. It’s full of practical and theological ideas about meeting … Continue reading →

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Most Christians have been trained to listen to a preacher, but not trained to listen to the risen Jesus.

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

When I was growing up in church, I was trained to listen to a preacher, but not trained to listen to the risen Jesus. (If church doesn’t train Christians to listen to and obey the Jesus, who will?) The reality … Continue reading →

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If it’s harmful, don’t do it. If it’s unkind, don’t say it. If it’s tormenting, don’t think it.

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

The thoughts and images that you have allowed in your mind were the seeds that produced the way you feel today.

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Be a fruity Christian

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

There’s no better stuff than the fruit of the Holy Spirit. But you often need to go out on a limb to get it. After all, that’s where the fruit grows. Are you ready to be a fruity Christian? “But the … Continue reading →

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