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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!

Seeing The Invisible In Organic Church

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

God’s not dead — He’s the world’s best at running church services. When human leadership steps aside and allows God to lead, church services enter into a dynamic new dimension as ordinary people, prompted by the Spirit, show and tell … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative church, Annie Downs, Bill Samuel, church, church in China, interactive church, Jesus in China, Kevin D. Hendricks, mysticism, Quotations, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Nashville, seeing the invisible | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

How To Give To The Salvation Army Online Red Kettles

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

You can support The Salvation Army by giving at the Online Red Kettle @ this link: http://www.onlineredkettle.org/SteveSimms?ch=4&frmfaf=1&aid=1b09939f-9de4-4194-90e8-8f086f91bcd1&pt=1 This kettle was set up by Berry Street & Friends, a Salvation Army Corps in Nashville, Tennessee. The proceeds go to support the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Ringers, cyber giving, giving to The Salvation Army, giving Tuesday, Nashville, online giving, philanthropy, Red Kettle Campaign, Tennessee | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Paper Angels Movie (Jimmy Wayne & Angel Tree)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

I attended the world premier in Nashville of the new movie, Paper Angels, written by Country singer Jimmy Wayne. What a well done and inspiring movie! The story is built around the Christmas Season and The Salvation Army Angel Tree … Continue reading →

Posted in country music, movies, Nashville, novel, premier, TV, up, UP Uplifting Entertainment, Walk To Beautiful | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Puzzle Pieces, Potluck, & Permitting Every Person (Not Just The Parson) 2 Participate

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

“Daddy, look at my puzzle,” said a little boy carrying a single puzzle piece. “That’s not a puzzle, son,” the father replied. “That’s just one piece.” When we focus a church meeting on the performance of one, single piece, week … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian community, Christianity, organic church, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Is Physical Reality A Holographic Phantom — A Mere Illusion?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Steve Simms

It is a matter of fact that matter (everything in the physical universe) is a mere illusion. An atom is 99.9999% empty space. In reality an atom, the building block of matter, is nothing but a force field — energy … Continue reading →

Posted in atom empty space, Big Bang Theory, Carl Sagan, electrons, Jesus, materiality, nature of reality, physics, Quantum physics, quotation, speed of light, truth, what is real | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Phantom Commandment Challenge — Church Without A 1-Man Sermon?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

— The Phantom Commandment Challenge — The Phantom Commandment says: “Church shall contain a one-man sermon.” However, I can’t find it anywhere in the Bible.  Can you find the Phantom Commandment (or any statement that resembles it) in the Bible? It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Jonathan Hutton, Leonard Sweet, Meeting for Worship, ministers, ministry, one-man sermon, phantom, Quotations, Richmond P. Miller, Ryan Bolger, sermon, sermon-free, sermon-hearing, sermons, silence, silent worship, simple church, Thom Schultz | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

If U R not 4given, then U R not ready 4 4ever! R U? Heaven is 4 real!

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

  If U R not 4given, then U R not ready 4 4ever! R U? Heaven is 4 real!

Posted in 4 spiritual laws, Are you saved, get right with God, how to be forgiven, movie, movies, plan of salvation, ready to meet your maker, repent, repentance, salvation | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

And The Sunday Morning Church Spotlight Shines On . . . ?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

And the Sunday spotlight shines on . . . ?  In participatory church many people share Scriptures, short teachings, testimonies, prayer requests, gifts of the spirit, words of encouragement, prayers, etc., so no one steals the show and the spotlight … Continue reading →

Posted in bright and morning star, Catherine Booth, Christ in church, church, church leader, church leadership, church meetings, Colossians, Jesus Christ Superstar, quotation, Quotations, quote, Quotes, Salvation Army, shinning, spotlight, under the spotlight, who runs a church | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Church — Desert or Fertile Field? (Living Water Irrigation)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Steve Simms

When ordinary church members are trained and told to shut down the rivers of living water in their heart on Sunday mornings, and instead to sit and watch one man; the body of Christ looks more like a desert than … Continue reading →

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The number 8 represents “new beginnings.”

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

The #8 represents “new beginnings. It’s not too l8 to change your f8. Meditat8 on gr8 ideas. Concentr8 on the Bible!

Posted in 2 Corinthians 5:17, a new creature, all things have become new, Bible, Bible numerology, Bible quotes, if any man is in Christ, in Christ, New Testament, New Testament quote, old things have passed away | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment