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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 Most Important Things for a Good Life

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Without love life is lonely and self-focused. Without joy life is dull drudgery. Without peace life is full of stress and anxiety. Without patience life is annoying. Without kindness life is cruel. Without goodness life is awash with evil. Without … Continue reading →

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I Spend My Time with The Person Who Keeps Me from Idols

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Here are some idol words — some insights about idols and how to avoid them. An idol heart and mind can easily be captured by idols. Any substitute for God is an idol. Accept no replacement for God and for … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be Known as Genuinely Spirit-Led

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The Son of God has come to give us His understanding. (1 John 5:20) Now He wants to live within in us and to daily lead us by His Spirit. Continually surrendering your heart and your desires to the life … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Better Than a Dream Chocolate Bar?

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

What can be better than intimately savoring a dream chocolate bar? Heart-proximity to God! Without heart-proximity to God, Christianity’s just a religious fling. (Matthew 15:8) Ministry that doesn’t lead to heart-proximity to God is only empty words. (James 1:22) When … Continue reading →

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I Never Liked Reading Until I Fell in Love with Content

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

As a child I found reading books to be a laborious and difficult process. I tried to avoid it as much as possible. Throughout my school years, I especially tried to dodge my homework reading assignments. In college I majored … Continue reading →

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Present Day Disciple Making “en” Costa Rica

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

I experienced a place where the uncommon concept of disciple making is being carried out in an astonishing way. It’s in the Central American country of Costa Rica. It’s called Casa Vidanet. My wife, Ernie, and I just spent a … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Inner Net in Your Heart

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

Search your heartUntil you findThe quiet placeThat God designedTo give youPeace of mind.Let Him unbindAll your fearAnd worrySo you canBe alignedWith His presenceAnd great loveAnd not be blindTo His DivineRevelation. Fearless love produces great peace of mind. To welcome, rely … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be Good At “Revelationship”

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I strive to be good at what I call revelationship. It’s the ability to humbly receive the insight, ideas, and wisdom directly from God. We know Christ lives within us “by the Spirit He gave us,” (1 John 3:24) — … Continue reading →

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Catchy (Original) Statements About Having It All

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

These catchy statement about materialism can make you aware of how catchy materialism can be — how it can capture your heart and drag you through shopping mart after shopping mart. If materialism made people happy antidepressants wouldn’t be a … Continue reading →

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Having It All Is a Distraction

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

Having a lot of stuff is a distraction. It can distract you from making and improving friendships. It can cause you to forget about helping other people. It can make you ignore your personal and spiritual growth. Jesus Christ put … Continue reading →

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