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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 Terrorist Who Was Transformed By Christ

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s an example of being courageously led (and controlled) by the Spirit. A Christian in Damascus (in Syria) felt like God was telling him to go find and pray with a famous terrorist who had come to town in order … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid Of Guilt

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Guilt is “the fact of having committed an offense or crime.” By that definition, no one is not guilty.  Guilt is the result of wrong doing.  Everybody has done something wrong either legally or morally. (For example, I believe that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, apologize, apology, confessional, ethics, how to, John the Beloved, make amends, morality, overcome guilt, party guilt, right and wrong, values | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Deflategate Got Ya Down? The truth Will Fill You Up!

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

A Tom Brady, New England Patriots, & Deflategate inspired blog post: (Deflategate is an ongoing controversy involving the NFL’s New England Patriots. It alleges that they used underinflated footballs in their AFC Championship victory against the Indianapolis Colts on January 18, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Few Good Men, AFC, appeal, Bible, blog, Championship game, dishonesty, ethics, fantasy, honesty, Is God a myth, myth busters, myth-making, suspension, underinflated footballs, You can't handle the truth | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

God-Gatherings

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

A God-gathering is a meeting where (2 or more) everyday people come together to each one listen to God and then speak what God tells him, resulting in a divinely orchestrated time in God’s presence. God-gatherings are open and unprogrammed. … Continue reading →

Posted in assembly of God, Christian meetings, encounter group, get together, hanging out, huddle, Matthew 18:20, Meeting for Worship, Nashville, Quaker meetings, rendezvous, Salvation Army, there am I in the midst, Where two are three are gathered, workship | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Bridle of Christ / Being Led by the Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this poem in my mind. I’ve never heard it before, so I got up and wrote it down. Are you wearing the bridle of Christ And letting Him steer you Through day-to-day life, Listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible quotes, bride of Christ, bridle his tongue, Bridle my Heart, bridle of Christ, Clement of Alexandria, Colts, Francis Worchester, hymn, inspiration, James 1:26, Nenia Campbell, sensuality, Sri Sathya Sai Baba, still small voice, Susan Rohrer | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Cool With The Culture? — Do It If You’re Like Felix / Don’t If You’re Like Paul!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Would Paul of Tarsus be quiet and encourage people to believe that they are good? Here’s what he did in the Bible. Paul wrote 1/3 of the New Testament — so what’d he talk about? Just the opposite of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 24, Apostle Paul, Bible, do it if it feels good, inconvenience, Paul before Felix, Paul of Tarsus, righteousness, self-control, self-destructive behaviors, sin | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Is It Nuts To Keep Church In A Shell?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Nuts & church? What do they have in common? A nut in a shell is not very interesting. But take nuts out of their shells and they get real interesting — cashews, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, Brazil … Continue reading →

Posted in fruit of the Spirit, making church interesting, Nashville, not religious nuts, religious nuts, Salvation Army | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Communication in Contemporary Culture vs. Communication in Church

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

Communication in our culture changes — what will be next? So why shouldn’t communication in church services change to better connect with contemporary culture? What we don’t need is “a failure to communicate.” –The way our culture communicates continually changes … Continue reading →

Posted in business communications, change in church, church programs, communicating the Gospel, hang-overs, IT, smart phones, technology, telecommunications, texting, worship services | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Miracle Of Two Delayed Dreams Finally Fulfilled In Nashville

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Bible says that the early Christians overcame the devil “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony . . .” I was an unbeliever when as a freshman in college I walked into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, church, class meetings, History of Methodism in Tennessee, John Berry McFerrin, McFerrin Park, Methodist class meetings, organic church, Salvation Army, simple church | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Is a one-man sermon like one-man soccer? (Getting a kick out of soccer.)

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Getting a kick out of soccer . . . While watching a soccer (football) game, I noticed that no one person kept constant control of the soccer ball. Instead the ball was being headed, kicked, passed, run, and rolled all over the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, church meetings, church program, creativity, Desmond Tutu, French horns, get a kick out of soccer, goalies, goalkeepers, interactive church, lessons from soccer, open church, organic church, participatory church, players, popularity of soccer, Richard Foster, sermon, simple church, soccer ball, soccer game, Tiffeny Milbrfett | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments