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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!

Now Is The Time To Be Healed (Tears Help)

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

Do you wantTo get well?Tender tearsSent from GodWill heal you. Tender tearsThat flow fromA heart touchedBy God’s loveAre healing.When they come,Treasure them.Don’t stop them. I saw tender tears two days in a row this week. I saw a young man … Continue reading →

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Surrender Is Misunderstood

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

Surrender all to the Change-Maker. Don’t resist your destiny. If you are a true Christ-follower your destiny is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. (Romans 8:29) For that to happen you have to deny yourself, take up … Continue reading →

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Love Can Be Lost In Technology

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

The world needs compassionate, self-sacrificing love. That’s the thing that there is far too little of! This Is Love Crucified,Self-deniedWhen He diedHe was piercedAnd blood flowedFrom His side.Carpenter,Redeemer,God with us,Christ the King,People singHis praises.Wonderful,Counselor,Prince of PeaceKing of Kings,Lord of Lords,Mighty … Continue reading →

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Say No to the Thieves of Innocence

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

Go Beyond the Garden Fall to the Pardon A glorious gardenFull of fruit-bearing treesReveals the way God sees.The most famous orchardIn the world’s historyWas beautifully ordered,Created and nurturedAs the home for humans.The two central fruit treesWere the tree of life … Continue reading →

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Planting Good Seeds In Life

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

Whatcha plantin’ in your heart, mind, and lifestyle? I work hard to plant good seeds in mine and to keep the thorns and weeds far away. When Christians plant the customs, patterns, and lifestyles of this world in their mind … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Heart-Weather

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

My favorite weather of all isn’t the weather that happens outdoors around my house and in my city. It’s the mental and emotional weather that happens in my heart. I have no control at all of the outdoors weather. However, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Been Teaching Me A Lot!

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

Guess what’s about to happen? It’s almost my birthday. What do I want for my 75th birthday (March 24th)? I would love to have your help spreading an idea that has been burning in my heart since I was a … Continue reading →

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I’m Looking For More Trust-Training

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

Have you been trained to trust? You can allow today’s troubles, trials, and temptations to be trust-training. Let them teach you to daily depend and rely on the risen Jesus Christ and to help other people to do so. Christ-groups … Continue reading →

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No Tattoo Can Do What You Want It To

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

“The Lord Who Is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18) He’s here!God the SpiritIs here with me. He’s there!God the SpiritIs there with you. He’s everywhereAnd anywhere.ExperienceHis glory now! Let Him change youA little bitThroughout each dayFrom gloryTo glory. Let God … Continue reading →

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Jesus Meets the Easter Bunny

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

“Jesus Meets the Easter Bunny”(A Very Short Church Play) The setting: It’s Easter Sunday morning and the Easter Bunny has some tables full of Easter eggs and candy set up on the church lawn. Jesus is also present. He is … Continue reading →

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