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!

Olive the reasons I took my picture with an olive.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here are olive the reasons I posed for a picture with an olive. I needed to liven up my picture, so I put an olive in it! “Even when seen from near, the olive shows a hue of far away.”  –Richard … Continue reading →

Posted in Bonnie Lyn Smith, Habakkuk 3:17, olive branch, olive oil, olive puns, Olive Schreiner, Psalm 52, Quotations, Richard Wilbur, Romans 11, symbol of peace, Though the fig tree does not | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

American money says “In God we trust,” but do we?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

America’s official motto is “In God we trust.” It’s even printed on American money? Do we trust in God? Do we really trust . . . In the Deity or in the dollar? In God or in government? In faith … Continue reading →

Posted in church programs, experiencing God, faith, God and country, God on money, government, justice, military, Spirit-promptings | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Has Hell Hacked Your Head & Heart? Get Protection!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

You’ve heard about Hell’s Kitchen, but what about Hell’s hackers? Who or what has hacked your heart and/or head? (A new report accuses Russia of hacking a White House computer network. What about your necktop computer [mind]? Has it been … Continue reading →

Posted in antivirus, Hell, internet security, protection, security system, White house hacked | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Secret 2 releasing the power of the 1st Century A.D. Christ-followers

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

NBC’s new miniseries, A.D.–The Bible Continues, airing on Sunday nights, is focusing attention on the early Christ-followers. Would those first Christ-followers recognize what we call “church”? Did the first Christians start recovery groups? –The first Christ-followers met in Christ-led recovery groups where they … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 12 step group, AA, back to the future, celebrate recovery, Christ-centered recovery, Christian recovery, church history, NA, Nashville, organic church, recovery groups, Salvation Army, support groups, The Bible Continues | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A.D. — The Fire of First Christianity

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

NBC has a new miniseries called A.D. The Bible Continues.  It is based on the first 10 chapters of the book of Acts; the story of the first Christ-followers and their faith, passion, and sacrifice. I saw the first episode … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of the Apostles, book of Acts, early Christianity, early church, entertainment, first Christians, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, TV | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lay Down The Lies & Live In The Light

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Living by lying, Masquerading with myths, Drama-dancing with deceit, While covered in conceit, Leaves life lost and lousy. The Bible lights up the truth; No masks, no cover-up; No revisionist history; Sin without spin; Heroes with huge holes; Honesty real … Continue reading →

Posted in conceit, deceit, have mercy on me a sinner, healing, honesty, light of the world, Nashville, O wretched man that I am, poem, recovery, revisionist history, Salvation Army, truth | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned –Jesus writing in the dirt . . . I just experienced the Holy Spirit as teacher. I picked up my Bible to do my daily reading. I read 5 verses and then was captivated … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible teaching, Christ writing in dirt, dirt writer, Holy Spirit teaches, humility, Jesus Christ, Quotes, stoning, what did Jesus write in the dirt | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in bad people, dishonesty, Do you believe?, good people, honesty, keeping Christ in the tomb, religion, walk in the light, What is the name of the Saturday after Good Friday, why we need Christ | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bob Fraley, book, In His steps, Is Christ alive?, Jesus on the loose, Jesus worship leader, living Christ, Revival or Judgment?, What would Jesus do?, WWJD | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments