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!

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 →

Posted in agriculture, farming, sowing and reaping, Spirit-led, Spirit-led church, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

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

Get On Board The Berry Street Railroad

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

San Francisco’s Berry Street Railroad: I felt a prompting to google Berry Street (something I hadn’t done before) and discovered that there were plans for a “Berry Street Railroad” in San Francisco in 1877. The San Francisco Municipal Reports for … Continue reading →

Posted in church, church community, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvation Army Nashville, train rides, trains | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Do you smell a skunk in evolutionary theory?

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

A stinky question!  Do you smell a skunk in evolutionary theory? How could time and chance create a skunk with both the ability and instinct to spray saturating stink on its foes? Something about evolutionary theory just doesn’t quite smell … Continue reading →

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A Problem In Participatory/Organic Church — Someone Repeatedly Talking Too Much

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Steve Simms

One potential problem in participatory church is one person taking too much time by repeatedly talking too much and drawing attention to herself/himself.  This can be a major distraction in a meeting and can hinder what God wants to do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends meeting, Friends' worship, guidelines, open church, open mic, order of worship, participatory culture, Quaker meetings, Quaker worship, Quakerism, Quakers, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, simple church, steps to, testifying, testimonies, testimonies in church, testimony, unprogrammed church, unprogrammed meeting | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

People Get Ready There’s A Train A Comin’ — (Get On Board The Revival Train)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Some time ago I saw (in my spirit) a mighty revival train rolling and rumbling through Nashville. Since that time, numerous times a week, I have seen (with my natural eyes) rows of the same number repeated 3 or more … Continue reading →

Posted in Bryson City, Great Smokey Mountain Railroad, how we do church, Kester Brewin, Nashville, Nashville church, North Carolina, People get ready, quotation, Quotations, quote, Smokey Mountains, spiritual movement, spiritual visions, train rides | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

H8 is 2 much fr8 2 carry through life!

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Deb8 is no reason 2 h8!

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Where’d Da Glory Go? (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus wrote:  “To Him (God) be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations.”  (Ephesians 3:21) According to these words from the New Testament, there is supposed to be glory in the church in the … Continue reading →

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2-Way Meetings 4 Meeting Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

We need 2-way meetings in order 2 meet Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments: –2-way interaction with God through worship & prayer, and hearing & obeying His voice. –2-way support-group-style interaction with one another through mutual ministry by allowing everyday people to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Bob Kellerman, equipping God's people, love, love God with all your heart, love your neighbor as yourself, love yourself, quotation, Quotations, quote, Robert W. Kellerman, Spirit-led, Spirit-led church, Spirit-led interaction | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment