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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!

The Podcast in my Heart Says . . .

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ is simple and vibrant. Its Head is the living Jesus working directly in and through each individual member. Throughout history God has saved Christianity, not by politicizing it, but by revolutionizing it. Some of the most … Continue reading →

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The Subject on Many Minds — What Now?

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

A hostile election is over. The winner is clear. Many are gloating. Many are saddened. Religious fervor was a major factor in many voters’ minds. Will that religious fervor carry over into a “self-righteous crusade mentality” or to a “speak … Continue reading →

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What’s On the Screen in Your Heart?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The prophet Ezekial describes Christ’s rock of revelation: “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they … Continue reading →

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It Takes Time to Devote

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

DEVOTE! Christians, devote yourself to continually surrendering your choices, behaviors, and desires to the risen Lord Jesus with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength and radiate His love to everyone! Cast “down imaginations, … Continue reading →

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The Waterdown Name of “Christian”

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

The name Christian came from the ancient Greek term “Christianos” meaning follower of Christ. Today many people claim the name who follow their own opinions, feelings, and desires instead of following and obeying “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” … Continue reading →

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I Hope Life Will Be Kinder

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

If liberals invited me to their table, if conservatives cared to consider my concerns, here’s what I’d say. We all need to be kinder to each other and disagree without demonizing one another. * The American Constitution wasn’t written for … Continue reading →

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Inner Rest Day

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Rest is important. Without it we are overcome by weariness. However, physical rest isn’t enough to relieve the burden of mental, emotional, and spiritual fatigue. That requires a deeper kind of rest, an inner rest of the heart and soul. … Continue reading →

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I love websites that teach and demonstrate true greatness.

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite websites are those that teach and demonstrate where true greatness comes from. Greatness is a rare find. Greatness comes through: * Love not disdain (Speak the truth in love.), * Joy not negativity (Delight in the gift of … Continue reading →

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What is October 31 About?

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

Today is ALL SAINTS’ EVE. It’s a day to celebrate the people who throughout the ages have faithfully followed and obeyed the risen Jesus with all their heart. If you’re tricked into settling for less, you’ll mess the treat of … Continue reading →

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I Re-Live My Aha Moments and Keep Them Ever Fresh in My Perception

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

Human nature tends to prefer perception over reality. It takes courage to abandon your perception and replace it with aha moments of truth. Aha!True freedom isThe receptionOf perceptionThat aligns withReality.Anything lessIs a bondageTo deception. If I’m not openTo revelationOf the … Continue reading →

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