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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!

We live in a naive world where people blindly believe that self-destructive behaviors will make them happy.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in addiction, addictions, behaving badly, cause of suffering, m, naive, pain, self-discipline, self-esteem, self-focus, self-hate, self-worth, selfish desires, sin, stress, suffering, sugar coat the truth | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Jesus Is The Senior Pastor!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

According to the Bible, the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church and the Chief Shepherd (which means “Senior Pastor”). That means that all the rest of us in a church are fellow believers, called to follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus Senior Pastor, organic church, overseer of your souls, overseers, radical, radical Christianity, radical obedience, Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, Spirit-led church, Spirit-prompted | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Faithworks — Blowing In The Wind Of The Spirit

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Steve Simms

Faithworks are like the wind and the Holy Spirit!  When the wind blows, all the tree leaves are blowing in the wind (not just one leaf, while the other leaves stay stationary).  When the Spirit moves in a church meeting, all … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, Chief Shepherd, East Nashville, faith, faith in God, faith-based, faithworks, Holy Spirit like wind, Master Pastor, Music City, Nashville charity, Nashville church, Nashville events, Nashville fireworks, Nashville streets, Nashville tourist attractions, organic church, piano keys, playing the piano, release of the Spirit, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, sheep, simple church, Spirit-led, Spirit-led church, Spirit-prompted, spiritual flow, spiritual worship | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Amazing manifestations of God happen when church moves beyond performance, program, and presentation to people openly sharing their hearts with one another!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in church meetings, church program, church programs, church services, participatory church, simple church, Spirit-led church, spiritual church, spirituality | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How 2 Celebrate The 4th Of July

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

How 2 Celebrate the 4th! Celebrate the 4th of July by using your freedom of speech (while you still have it). Speak up, in a kind and loving way, about your love for God and your commitment to biblical principles … Continue reading →

Posted in America, American, American Constitution, American history, American patriotism, American values, ethics, faith, faith in God, faith-based, family values, moral decision, moral failures, moral foundations, moral judgment, quotation, Quotations, quote, Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What makes a country free?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

When we celebrate freedom (on the 4th of July or other times) it is a good thing to ask:  What makes a country free?  Are we free? Should a country be considered “free” when it’s people, culture, and communities are … Continue reading →

Posted in bad habits, bondage, brainwashing, compulsion, cravings, culture, culture wars, drug epidemic, drugs, free countries, habit, obesity, obesity epidemic, slavery, violence, violence epidemic, violence in society, what is freedom | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do Those Who Boast The Most About “Tolerance” Judge?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Steve Simms

Nowadays many of the people who boast the most about their tolerance, harshly judge the Book that has inspired the best and most compassionate aspects of Western civilization and harshly judge the people who believe the moral truths taught in … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Biblical concept, biblical morality, Biblical principles, faith-based, family values, judgments, moral foundations, moral judgment, moral principles, morality, morals, quotation, quote, values | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Zip Line To God

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Participatory church is a zip line to God.  (So don’t sit in the tree; step out and soar in the Spirit.) “Our faith should not be in the sermon, it should be in the Holy Spirit Himself.” ~Martyn Lloyd-Jones “Being … Continue reading →

Posted in A. M. Renwick, Chistopher W. Goff, clergy, clergy/laity, Heidi Baker, James Stewart, John Drane, laity, laymen, laywomen, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Michael Clark, organic church, priesthood of the believer, quotation, Quotations, quote, simple church, The Silencing of the Lambs, Thomas W. Hudgins | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Nashville Sounds in Participatory Church

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

Participatory church presents the profundity and wisdom of ordinary people as they show and tell what God is doing in their lives.  Here are some Nashville sounds from an organic church in Nashville — The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center … Continue reading →

Posted in God's voice, harpists, hearing, hearing God, hearing the Holy Spirit, listening, listening prayer, listening skills, listening to God, listening to the Spirit, music, Music City, organic church, participatory church, relevation, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Nashville, sermon-hearing, sharing, silence, silent worship, simple church, sound of His voice | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Human Psyche — Wired For God

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Steve Simms

The human psyche is wired for God. Without Him it malfunctions.  If you get and maintain a sense of divine destiny your life won’t be derailed by disinterest, discouragement, depression, or defeat!

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