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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!

Sexual suppression? –Society’s mindset toward sex suppresses its meaning, its physiology, and its primary purpose.

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

11 American lies about sex

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Why Don’t We See God Do More Miracles In The 21st Century?

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why don’t we see more of God’s miracles in our lives and in church meetings, when God is doing mighty things today? All over the world, God is touching everyday people deeply in order to release His presence, His peace, … Continue reading →

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What Best Fits Facts–Evolution Or Monotheism & Evilution

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

Which best represents reality? What best fits facts? The sudden crash of supernaturally created life, caused by careless human choice? Or the spontaneous generation and gradual growth of self-manifested and self-animated life on earth? Evolution – the continual, self-generating advancement and improvement of … Continue reading →

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4 Guides 2 Jesus (And 4 Real-Life Examples Of How They Work)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Guides 2 Jesus . . . –God has given us several guides to lead us to the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not to put our primary focus on these guides, but to let them lead us to … Continue reading →

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Running For President / Running In The Salvation Army

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

–Who is running in 2016? And for what? –Perhaps America’s most important question is not “Who’s running for President?” but “Who’s running for Jesus?” Are you? –There are so many people running for President in 2016. One website lists 25 … Continue reading →

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Are You Lost In A Lonely Crowd

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

We don’t have to be lost in a lonely crowd — feeling alienated and alone! In this crowded world, we can experience heart-to-heart unity with other people. One could make the claim that a ball of yarn is an example of unity. … Continue reading →

Posted in bearing with one another in love, Catholic, church, come together, ekklesia, Ephesians, knit together, lonely crowd, lost in a crowd, Nashville, Orthodox, Paul of Tarsus, Protestant, Quotes, Salvation Army, the bond of peace | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Roundabout/Round Robin Meetings Release Creativity & Power

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

Roundabout/round robin meetings are powerful tools for being healed from life wounds, overcoming issues, and experiencing freedom and joy. (Some people call them support groups.) –The battle between good and evil is not nation against nation or law enforcement against … Continue reading →

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An Ekklesia Acrostic (A-Cross-Tic)

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

An acrostic (a-cross-tic) for the ages . . . E — Experiencing the K — King of K — Kings L — Leading E — Everyone by His S — Spirit I — In an A — Assembly of Christ-followers. … Continue reading →

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My Personal Search For Ekklesia (And I Still Long For More)

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

I have always had a longing for God. My parents who were non-religious and didn’t attend church told me that as soon as I learned to talk I began to talk to them about God and to ask them to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, Adult Rehabilitation Center, Calvary Chapel, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, ecclesia, multivoiced church, open church, participatory church, Salvation Army, Vineyard | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

When 5 Judges’ Opinion Can Villanize Those Who Disagree

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

When political correctness pushes freedom of speech into the closet and people are harshly judged for speaking up about ethical standards and bullied into silence; when commitment to conscience is coerced into conformity to culture’s compulsive cravings and harshly called … Continue reading →

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