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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!

A Neighborhood of Caring Neighbors

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

Far too often Christians who want to experience Christ beyond the control of Sunday morning church attendance are criticized and pressured to conform to the passivity and mediocracy of traditional church services. If they persist in their desire, they may … Continue reading →

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Currently My Favorite Hobby is Language Learning

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite hobby is language acquisition without memorization. I have discovered that languages are most effectively acquired not by lecture style lessons or by memorizing vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammar rules. They are acquired by great persistence and tremendous exposure. … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Undue Dependance on Possessions

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Possessions can weigh us down and distract us from more important things in life like inner peace, family relationships, justice, concern for people in need, or faith. It’s wonderful to be free from undue dependance on possessions. Jesus sent His … Continue reading →

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Different Words Can Help Us See Things More Accurately

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

The thoughts and wordsThat you think and sayWill either lift your upOr they will weighYou down. In the NIV version of the English Bible the translators quote Jesus as saying: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe.” (Mark 5:36) We’ve all have … Continue reading →

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I Feel Out of Place in Church

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Week after weekSermons scatter seedsWhen preachers quoteFrom the Bible.But those seeds won’t growIn people’s heartsWithout living waterFrom God’s SpiritThat empowers peopleAnd prompts them to doWhat God tells them to.(John 7:38-39) Church should beSomething you doNot just somethingYou sit through.Let Christians … Continue reading →

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Some Things Don’t Require a Computer

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a guideWho knows the way.Let Him lead youThroughout each day.When you are weakHe is so strong.Follow along.(Romans 8:14 and2 Corinthians 12:8-10) Beauty is revealed when flowers open up to the sun. It’s also revealed when people humbly open … Continue reading →

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The Skill of Receiving Revelation

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

I believe revelation is available to all human beings. However, it isn’t automatic. We can learn how to open up to it. Revelation from God will rev up elation in your heart and cause you to “rejoice in the Lord!” … Continue reading →

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Inner Well Being

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

How to be glad inside: Instead of trying to forgive yourself truly forgive, pray for, and bless everybody who has hurt or offended you and soon you’ll begin to experience God’s forgiveness of your sins in a fresh, healing, and … Continue reading →

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Priority One

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Priority one: First things first. I have discovered that I experience and realize what I prioritize. Therefore, I prioritize the kingdom of God and seek it first. Jesus first! No nation, no notion, no person, no desire, no plan can … Continue reading →

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The Fulfillment of Focus

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hard work distracts my focus from my problems, from my concerns, and from my self-focus, but it doesn’t truly make me feel fulfilled. What does make me fill fulfilled is a persistent focus on the living Jesus Christ. I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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