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!

Martin Luther King, Jr. On Liberalism (& Other Forgotten MLK Quotes)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Steve Simms

“I began to question the liberal doctrine of man. The more I observed the tragedies of history and man’s shameful inclination to choose the low road, the more I came to see the depths and strength of sin. . . … Continue reading →

Posted in A.D., African American experience, African Americans, American history, B.C., black history, blacks, Caesar, faith, faith in God, faith-based, God, God's authority, God's presence, God's protection, God's voice, idealism, optimism, philosophical, philosophy, political views, politics, politics and religion, racism, reason, religion, religious beliefs, religious talks, sentimentalism, sin, thinking | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bold Christian Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. (For MLK Day)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

“We need to pledge ourselves anew to the cause of Christ. We must capture the spirit of the early church. Wherever the early Christians went, they made a triumphant witness for Christ. Whether on the village streets or in the … Continue reading →

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Grace ain’t “hyper” — it’s humbling.

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Grace is not permission to do wrong. It’s the power to do right!  Grace is mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from sin; not feeling accepted and approved in our sin.  When we admit and turn away from our sin, God’s amazing … Continue reading →

Posted in a wretch like me, extreme grace, forgiveness, gives grace to the humble, God allows U-turns, God resists the proud, God's grace, guilt, how sweet the sound, hypergrace, mercy, quotation, Quotations, quote, sin, U-turns, understanding grace | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

God streams in silent souls . . . (God’s Not Dead!)

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Steve Simms

In simple silence you can sense God streaming in your soul.  Silence uncovers His voice.  God’s not dead!  He’s ever active in your heart.  Listen! When you have a hurt-attack, call on the Great Physician–the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. God … Continue reading →

Posted in God's presence, God's voice, hearing God, hearing the Holy Spirit, Heaven, Heaven's agenda, Heaven's door, movie, movie review, on earth as it is in heaven, the Lord's Prayer, Thy will be done, trailer | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Tattoos and body piercings are able to alter your appearance, but only God can heal your hurting heart.

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in broken heart, heart, heart care, heart is deceitful, heartbreak, piercings, self-effacement, self-esteem, tattoo, tattoo artist, ways to change your appearance | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Questioning The Golden Globe Awards

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

Why settle for simply seeing the Golden Globes when Christ wants to give you a glorious new heart of gold? What good is the best dressed body, if your heart is a mess? The 2014 Golden Globes even included hate … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, 2014, Atheists, best dressed, glory, God, heart of gold, Hell, questions, quotation, Quotations, quote, thank yous | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

My Top Ten Blog Posts For Black History Month

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

Would you like to know more about Black History.  Here are my Top Ten Blog Posts about African-American history: 10)  Negro Spirituals — A Message We Desperately Need 9) America’s Forgotten Freedom Fighters 8) Some Americans Suffered An Atrosity 7) … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 Years A Slave, abolitionism, abolitionists, African American experience, Americans, anti-slavery, atrocities, black is beautiful, blacks, freedom fighters, injustice, lashes, Martin Luther King Jr., negro spirituals, race, racial reconciliation, racism, Rosa Parks, runaway slaves, slave owners, slavery, slaves, Top Ten, whipping | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Perhaps God can speak through anybody, not just a preacher!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

Perhaps we miss out on much wisdom in the average church service, because only one person is permitted to speak week after week. We can all learn from anybody; not just from experts or professionals. Maybe during a church service, … Continue reading →

Posted in church meetings, church programs, church services, non-church, one anothering, open church, open forum, open mic, organic church, participatory church, simple church | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Moving Beyond Accusations of “Hate” to Genuinely Getting Along . . .

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

If a friend, a relative, or even a stranger, in spite of anatomy, proclaimed his arms to be wings and boldly declared that he is a bird; I’d still be nice to him.  I wouldn’t be mean to him, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century, anatomy, belief, conservative vs liberal, contemporary, contemporary society, culture, culture wars, hate, hatred, love, Love one another, love your enemies, politics, sexual orientation, sexual preference, the right vs the left, true love, values | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

It’s Time For Interactive Church Services!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

People living in our 21st Century culture of constant interactive media, need more than a passive, authoritarian, spectator church service.  Maybe they need engagement and participation!  Perhaps a church service needs to be more than a Sunday morning love lecture.  … Continue reading →

Posted in interactivity, love lecture, Nashville, Nashville church, non-church, non-church movement, non-liturgical, non-traditional church, open church, open forum, open mic, open mike, participation, participation in church, participatory church, participatory culture, participatory sermons, sermon, sermon-free, simple church, The Salvation Army | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments