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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!

My “Random” Encounter with a Stranger Named Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

“Surely this man was the Son of God.” These words were spoken by the Roman Centurian (the commander of 100 soldiers) who stood at the foot of the Cross and watched Jesus die. Something happened to this hardened military Commander … Continue reading →

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I Decided to Persistently Pursue Bibledos

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

The veil of the Jewish temple that separated the presence of God from people was torn in two from top to bottom when Jesus died on the Cross. Now we can have direct access to God, Himself. We don’t have … Continue reading →

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The Place of Religious Pride

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s humbling to admit, but I’ve been in the place of religious pride many times. It’s such an easy trap to fall into without even realizing that you are caught up in it. I pray that God will show me … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Helped to Look at Life Differently

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

Your life will look different when you look at it differently. You don’t have to keep looking at your life the same way day after day. You can look at things differently. God the Holy Spirit wants to show you … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Food

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

“O taste and see that the Lord is good.” Relational, heart-to-heart spirituality is much more powerful than institutional religion. Jesus needs to be experienced, not explained, analyzed, and studied. Everything you hear in a sermon isn’t Bible based. Much of … Continue reading →

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My Heart is Stirred

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

My heart is stirredBy a noble themeAs I write these versesAbout the King of Kings.(Psalm 45:1) Christ’s not a creedFor you to read.Jesus isn’tInformation.He is risen,Risen indeed,To bring you HisTransformation.Cultivate ChristInside your heart.He is the seedThe Word of God.You have … Continue reading →

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Everyday Jesus Brings Me Happiness

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Is Jesus More Than a Stranger to You? Let Jesus be more than a stranger. Like anyone who is famous, people know a lot of information about Jesus. Much of His life is common knowledge. Most preachers share something about … Continue reading →

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Something Amazing I’ve Learned

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve learned that receiving and regularly using the supernatural gift of speaking in tongues is enriching, empowering, and life transforming. I first encountered and received this miraculous gift about a year after I graduated from high school. I’ve used it … Continue reading →

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Exercise Greatness with Jesus “Soulutions”

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus “soulutions are the key to true greatness. Trust in a government leader cannot accomplish it. Religious leaders were trying to use Pontius Pilate and the Roman government to remove what they perceived to be a threat to their power, … Continue reading →

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The Spirit-Led Person of the Bible

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to consistently be the Spirit-Led person described in the Bible. Religion has never satisfied the hunger within me, but the leading of God’s Spirit is another story. Having begun in the power of the Spirit, Israel quickly began … Continue reading →

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