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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 world’s most exciting sport!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Steve Simms

What is the most challenging and exciting sport in the world? –Playing follow the leader with the living, resurrected Jesus Christ! However, it’s not the world’s most popular sport.  Most people haven’t even heard about it. People have heard about … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 9:24, 21st Century, Apostle Paul, Bible, challenging, Christianity, everyone who competes in the games, follow the leader, Paul of Tarsus, red letter, spiritual exercises, sport, world's most exciting sport | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Miracle Sign On A Coke Can

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

I saw a miracle sign on a Coke can! Last week I got a phone call saying that my mother, who is in a nursing home, needs to be on hospice care. When I hung up I was strongly feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in comfort, comfort for grief, death and dying, Diet Coke, God, God is able, God talks, God with us, God's presence, God's voice, grief, hearing God, losing a loved one, Mom, sickness, sign from God | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

1 Man Can’t Reflect The Body Of Christ — It Takes A Village

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

1 man can’t reflect the body of Christ.  That takes a village. Christ-followers are puzzle pieces, each picturing a particular part of Christ. When a group gathers and each person present is allowed to openly participate and share his/her part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Head of the church, participatory church, Protestant, Protestant Reformation, Team Church, telling their stories, testifying, the pope, the Western church, think outside the bun, types of church, unprogrammed church, unscripted church, ways of doing church, Western Christianity, Western religion, Western society, What is the true church?, why go to church, worship, worship service, you can all prophesy | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The ebola outbreak and the ISIS crisis are shouting out: “Now is the time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD!”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in current events, ebola outbreak, ebola virus, health, health care, radical Islam, terrorism, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Band Of The Unplanned — Can You Hear It Calling?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

God is looking for the band of the unplanned — agendaless bands of spiritual brothers and sisters who gather together to let Him lead and prompt them. The band of the unplanned: 1) Banishes boredom by breaking our mold. 2) Steps beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, breaking the mold, Nashville adventure, Nashville church, Nashville events, Nashville news, Nashville streets, Nashville think tank, Nashville times, Nashville tourist attractions, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Berry Street, Salvationism, Spirit-led, Spirit-led church, unplanned church, unprogrammed church, unrehearsed | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Got the guts to read the world’s most banned book?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

Banned Books Week Challenge Celebrate Banned Books Week by having the guts to read the most banned and burned book in history — the Bible. It’s still on fire in the 21st Century burning with the power of God and … Continue reading →

Posted in banned books, Bible reading, Bible reading plan, Bible study, censored books, courage, hot reads, New Testament, open mind, religion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Got God Gushing In Your Gut?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

God’s not dead in me! He’s dancing in my soul. God’s a soul train–surging through my heart! I’m infused and enthused with God. God’s an inner engine empowering my passion to pursue Him. God’s a heart spark igniting love, joy and … Continue reading →

Posted in dancing, dancing with God, enthusiasm, glory of God, God definition, God seeker, God's glory, God's grace, grace, grace of God, inner peace, inner prompting, inner rivers, inner teacher, inner witness, spiritual movement, spiritual power | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Intel inside or sin’s hell inside?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

So many computers have “intel inside” (powerful microprocessors). So many humans have “sin’s hell inside” (tormenting microthoughts). Have you “been well inside”? Christ is here.  Hear Him!  His voice will calm your inner storms and give you peace.

Posted in Christ, Christ in you, core, health, hearing God, hearing Jesus, Hell, information processors, inner flow, inner hearing, inner peace, inner prompting, inner teacher, IT, peace, peace of mind, spiritual hearing, spiritual voices, tormenting thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Is a 1-Man Sermon Like A Centipede With Only One Functioning Leg?

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Steve Simms

A church where 1 man does all the talking is like a centipede where only one leg does all the walking.  (See 1 Corinthians 14:26)

Posted in alternative church, alternative to preaching, alternatives to sermons, church meetings, clergy, clergy/laity, clericalism, message, message in church, multi-voiced church, open church, open forum, open mic, organic church, participatory church, participatory sermons, preaching styles, pulpit, pulpit ministry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Spirit Promptings — Charles Stanley & Bill Hybels Quotes

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Steve Simms

Have you ever met with a group of Christ-followers simply to hear and obey the promptings of God? It is an amazing thing to experience. Various people are inwardly prompted to say and/or do different things, yet it all blends harmoniously … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill Hybels, book, Charles Stanley, God's voice, hearing, hearing God, hearing Jesus, hearing the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit promptings, how to flow in the spirit, how to listen to God, led by the Spirit, prompted by the Spirit, prompting of the Spirit, promptings, Spirit-led, Spirit-prompted, spiritual formation, spiritual hearing, spiritual life, spiritual listening, The Power of a Whisper | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments