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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!

Disappointment is Often a Set-Up for Later Success

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

Where Jesus, “the true light,” (John 1:9) shines, disappointment disappears. The more a person looks unto Jesus, (Hebrews 12:2) beholds the Lamb of God, (John 1;29) and let’s Christ shine in his heart (2 Corinthians 4:6) the more disappoint vanishes. … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love with Christ’s Love

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Throughout my life I have been learning to love with Christ’s love. It’s not been easy. It has been the greatest challenge of my life. I’ve had to deny myself, take up my cross, and follow the risen Jesus instead … Continue reading →

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The Object of Life Isn’t Objects

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

The object of life isn’t having objects. It’s having peace, joy and gratitude. Those three things require a different approach that securing objects. They require an approach that is led by the Spirit of God. (Romans 8:14) Being a member … Continue reading →

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The Experiences in Life That Have Helped Me Grow

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Many experiences in life have helped me grow. Most of them are ongoing experiences (not just once and done) and they continue to this day. I will list them in no particular order: These experiences and behaviors come from deep … Continue reading →

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The Best Destiny

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best destiny for a human being is far more than settling into the routine of day-to-day life. Why settle for meaninglessness? Life with a noble purpose is so much better! The destiny of eternal life is knowing Jesus, not … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Say Goodbye to a Life of Self-Focus

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Although self-focus is painful, it’s popular. Instead of being a phase of life that most people eventually outgrow, it has become the definition of life in our Western, materialistic worldview. It has become a life-consuming, life-long obsession. However, our Western … Continue reading →

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The New Me

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’m learning to be a new me, not just for a day, but forever. “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be … Continue reading →

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The World’s Toughest Do-It-Yourself Project

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Throughout each day I’m actively working on a lifetime do-it-yourself (DIY) project. It’s my ambition to give up my ambitions and to lay down my pride. My spirit (the inner me) wants freedom from ambition and pride, but my human … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Fine to Use the Word “Mine”

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

No person, place, or thing is really mine. It’s meaningless for a slave to say, “This is mine.” Everything a slave has belongs to the one who owns him. We humans are slaves to time. In reality, we own nothing. … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Escaping Self-Focus

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

My biggest challenge has always been escaping from self-focus. My thoughts, feelings, and desires continually clamor for my attention. However, one day the person who was the focus of the most shocking week in human history shocked me by stepping … Continue reading →

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