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!

Lost in the Christmas Chatter Are the Influences in My Life That Really Matter

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

In all the Christmas chatterThere is still a smatterOf conversation aboutBethlehem’s baby boyAnd Emmanuel’s joy.Yet the true realityOf “God with us”And “Christ in you,The hope of glory,”Can get lost in the story.This is a wonderful timeTo fully open your heartTo … Continue reading →

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Year By Year The Truth Never Changes

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

Truth telling (not my truth or your truth, but the real, honest truth) is the sign of freedom and courage. It’s the freedom and courage to speak and obey your conscience instead of deceptive feelings and desires. Truth aligns with … Continue reading →

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A Prenatal Christmas Thought

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

Do something nice for your parents this Christmas. (No matter how bad you think they are at least they didn’t pay someone to kill you in the womb. Thank God that Mary didn’t do that to her unborn child!)

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Our Words (Or Lack of Words) Reveal Our Character

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

Week after week Christians are being trained to sit by and be silent. However, silent Christians don’t: * Testify (Revelation 12:11),* Witness (Acts 1:8),* Make disciples (Matthew 28:19),* Speak about the things they have seen and heard (Acts 4:20),* Quote … Continue reading →

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I’m Happiest When . . .

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m happiest when I boldly yet humbly go beyond the veil. My goal is to live my life there day and night. It’s exciting and joyous to focus on the living Jesus and let Him speak in my heart. It … Continue reading →

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Childlikeness Has Led Me to Joy

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

Childlikeness has led me to joy. It has helped me to find purpose and meaning in my life. It has opened my eyes to experience and follow the inner government of God as He speaks and leads me from within. … Continue reading →

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What I consume and store in my heart doesn’t come from the grocery store.

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

God has sent His positioning system to mankind! The Holy Spirit has come to be our GPS–God’s Positioning System. “Christ in you” is the living WAZE (the WAZE, the truth, and the life) who has come to fill you up … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Told Me to Leap for Joy

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

A man told me to jump for joy when I am persecuted. I’ve discovered that obeying His words by jumping for joy when I don’t feel like it causes joy to jump into my heart and puts a smile on … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect Peace

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

The Inner Light That Radiates from God’s Thoughts Will Guide You Home Notice the thoughts within you that come from God. You don’t choose to think them (and you often may not even want them). They originate beyond your brain. … Continue reading →

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Why We Celebrate December 25th

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s time to remember Why we celebrate December.Jesus Christ is Lord!If you’re a member Of His body, Don’t be a cold ember. Let your heart be tenderSo He can make you wholeAnd burn within your soul.

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