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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!

I Plan My Goals by Listening to a Voice in My Heart

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

People say, “Listen to your heart,” and “To your own heart be true.” However, many different voices speak in my heart. Some offer good and true advice. Others offer bad and deceptive guidance. My goal is to listen to and … Continue reading →

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Lighting Up For Life, Not Just For Emergencies

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This morning I walked out into the slowly disappearing darkness. There as I stood between the dim early morning moonlight and the newly rising sunlight I heard an inner voice say, “It’s all My Light.” I love to let the … Continue reading →

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Quit — To Give Up, To Break Your Word, To Refuse To Hang In There

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Perseverance and faithfulness are rare qualities. It’s easy to quit — to run away — to say that you’ll hang in there some other day. The Bible talks about people who have “a form of godliness” but are “denying the … Continue reading →

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Safe Sermon-Hearing

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus said, “Beware of false prophets.” (Matthew 7:15) If you are going to listen to sermons do it safely. Always search the Scriptures to see if what is being preached aligns with them. When Paul (who wrote much of the … Continue reading →

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I Admire Peacemakers

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I admire peace makers in the tradition of Jesus, William Lloyd Garrison, Ghandi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. who boldly speak the truth as drum majors for justice, yet do so with kindness, compassion, and mercy. (Garrison and King are … Continue reading →

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I Want to Help People Purchase Mental Wealth

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

There are many thieves that constantly strive to steal our mental wealth — the riches of inner peace, contentment, satisfaction, joy, appreciation, gratitude, harmonious relationships, and self-control. Most of us humans have never learned to successfully set up a security … Continue reading →

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It’s Vital That I Carry Awareness

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to always be awake to and aware of how fortunate I am to have so much that is good in my life. I live in a world full of the beauty of nature, and I have eyes and … Continue reading →

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I Want My Blog & My Books to Help People “Worglee”

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

I coined a word in my book, “Mindrobics–How to Be Happy For the Rest of Your Life” (in addition to the title). (It’s now out of print.) The word is “worglee.” Worglee is the opposite of worry. To worry is … Continue reading →

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This is the Alternative Universe I Want to See

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Many people live and act like there is no alternative. They’re stuck in a pattern of dull repetition — each day following the routine of the day before. This is especially true for Sunday religious services. Week after week, year … Continue reading →

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The Best Food and Wine Are Free

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best food and wine are free. “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” (Isaiah 55:1) “Oh, … Continue reading →

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