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!

Encouraged by Numbers

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Since 2014, my wife Ernie and I have been seeing three or more of the same number in a row — 333, 777, 111, 5555, etc. — several times a day. We see them on digital clocks, signs, television, odometers, … Continue reading →

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My “Magic” Moment

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

The moment I first felt truly alive was the moment I woke up to the presence, power, and love of the risen Jesus. I was a freshman in college and reluctantly visited an enthusiastic gathering of Jesus Freaks in the … Continue reading →

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I Wish That . . .

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

I wish that Christians wouldn’t ignore Jesus’ commands to love one another and to love your enemies. I wish they would wholeheartedly obey them. Although Jesus doesn’t approve of many of our behaviors, He loves illegal immigrants, Democrats, Muslims, addicts, … Continue reading →

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Is Your Garden Hose Flowing?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

Most people have picked up a water hose, turned on the faucet, and had nothing come out. Then when they have examined the hose they have seen that kinks are shutting down the water flow. The same thing happens to … Continue reading →

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Unkinked Christianity

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you’re a Christian,It’s vital to know,God’s released the flowOf Christ inside you,The hope of glory. Unkink your heartLike a garden hoseUntil God’s livingWater freely flows.Quench not the Spirit. Humble yourself and remove the kinks in your heart until you … Continue reading →

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The “Ize” Have It! (Setting My “Ize” on Christ)

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Steve Simms

The “Ize” Have It! Which ize are you looking through? Open your eyes and see supernaturally. Jesus didn’t die and rise from the dead so people can intellectualize, theorize, and theologize about Him. He lives so people can realize and … Continue reading →

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Garden Conversation

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

The following garden conversation was a bad start. But you can have a new start! Three kinds of voices–God’s, the devil’s, and human voices– in a garden conversation changed humanity forever. God told Adam he could eat the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Food for Thought

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

What’s the healthiest food for thought? I believe it is whatever is true, honest, just, pure, and lovely. I feed my mind with hope, love, encouragement, kindness, compassion, goodness, and a big helping of joy for dessert. When people are … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Discipleship

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

In the lightLife is bright.Be made new.Learn to seeThings from God’sPoint of view.His insightBrings joy.(2 Corinthians 4:6) Jesus said that His disciples would have joy and that their joy would be full. (John 15:11) The Bible says that Christ’s disciples … Continue reading →

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Metal Keys, Key Cards and Electronic Keys

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

The key to keys is that they are designed to let people in and keep people out. They are practical, not theoretical. Keys are designed to be used in your daily life. They’re not supposed to be continually researched, examined, … Continue reading →

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