Author Archives: Steve Simms

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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 Empty Tomb Can Fill You Up!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

The empty tomb  can fill you up!  If your life is running on empty . . . the empty tomb can overflow you with hope. Easter = Jesus on the loose! Jesus living & untombed is Jesus uncontained by human agendas … Continue reading →

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Will We Let Jesus Rise In Our Lives & In Our Churches?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

A question for the day after Good Friday: Will we allow Jesus to rise in our lives and in our churches? Let Jesus rise! Don’t keep Him shut up in the tomb of tradition! Let Easter happen in you and … Continue reading →

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Do YOU want a living Jesus?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Do we really want a living Jesus? (A real Easter, not just a religious holiday?) –A living, ever-present Jesus could: * Interrupt our Sunday morning program with His presence. * Break out of our religious rules and traditions. * Tell … Continue reading →

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Centered on & Captivated by Christ!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Easter Exclaims! Jesus rose in an instant — suddenly alive again at a moment in time! –Now He lives forever and He’s available everywhere on earth. –Do we daily access His presence and His power, or do we rely on … Continue reading →

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Do you (really) believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Do you believe?” Do we believe in the resurrection (in Easter) enough to set aside our agendas, control, and programming, and allow the living Jesus to personally lead and direct a church service? Since Easter declares that Jesus is alive … Continue reading →

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How many heads does the body of Christ have?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

How many heads does the body of Christ (the church) have? While praying I had a vision in my mind’s eye. I saw Christ standing facing me. However, His head was hanging off to His side. In place of His … Continue reading →

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Good News 4 Bad Eggs!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s some real Good News for bad eggs! Easter’s living Christ hunts for and saves bad eggs. He’s looking 4 U. Easter’s living Christ can crack your shell and turn your heart sunny side up. Easter Week Dead Jesus walking … Continue reading →

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The Easterly wind of the Holy Spirit Blowing through the 21st Century Demonstrates the power & presence Of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Easterly wind of the Holy Spirit Blowing through the 21st Century Demonstrates the power & presence Of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!

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All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket Easter Week should EGG you on toward Radical obedience to The living, resurrected Jesus Christ! Easter Week reminds me That all my EGGS Are in one basket — The living, resurrected Jesus … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday Is About Participatory Church!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s Palm Sunday about? For one thing, it is about a Donkey Rider and participatory, organic church. The original Palm Sunday was about everyday people speaking out for Christ. It wasn’t about people being quiet and passive spectators.  The focus … Continue reading →

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