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!

Self-Absorption Soaks Up Distortion

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

Self-absorptionIs disproportion.It’s a distortionAnd a contortionOf reality. Self-absorption is a house of hazy smoke and twisted mirrors that drastically distorts reality through the lenses of human pride. It hardens your heart, shuts down your mind, and fills your mouth with … Continue reading →

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Making the Ideal Real

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

To discover the reality of the ideal sometimes we have to tramp through the desert. The worst wilderness, the most disturbing desert, is in the human heart. That is the lonely place where we are tempted to follow our desires … Continue reading →

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Hope Is Found by Looking Beyond Political Blame

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

Instead of makingA nation greatThe politicalBlame-game will makePeople learn to hate. Words that are unkindPollute the mindAnd the heartOf those who say themAnd those who hear them.It’s better to findWays to sayWords that are alignedWith encouragement,Hope and optimism. Hope is … Continue reading →

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Inner Athletes

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

The athletes I respect the most are inner athletes — those who compete against and overcome the inner agonies that try to torment them with the bondage of discouragement, moral defeat, and heart-breaking despair. I admire the ones who go … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Cartel (That You Can Overcome)

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

There is a thief about. He and his cohorts work together as a cartel. They operate under cover and many people don’t even believe they exist. They love to steal, to kill, and to destroy. The thief’s name is Satan. … Continue reading →

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The Word I Want to Use More — Glory!

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Let God work in you the way that He worked in and through Jochebed, a Hebrew slave in Egypt. God used Jochebed to save her infant son from the Pharoah’s order of death for all newborn Hebrew boys. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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Be Grudge-Free (Even During Election Season)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

God gives people free will. He doesn’t force us to behave a certain way. Instead, He demonstrates His love to us and asks us to follow and obey Him voluntarily. People who claim to love God need to respect people’s … Continue reading →

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Making Unproven, Prideful Accusations

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

A personality trait that always raises a red flag with me is peoples’ tendency to make unproven, prideful accusations. This is rampant nowadays, especially in politics. Too many people who say they are Christians are stating their unproven opinions and … Continue reading →

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Your Heart Can Travel When Your Body’s Stuck at Home

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

I live in Nashville, Tennessee. The most miles I’ve traveled from away from home was on a trip I took to India. I volunteered in that nation for three months and it was an amazing experience. However, the furthest I … Continue reading →

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The Home You Can Count On

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Rely onChrist alone,The Cornerstone.Sing His songAs you go along.Let Him help you,Protect you,And support you.Let Him putHis desiresIn your heartAnd align youWith what He requires.Live in full relianceOn His presenceAnd daily surrenderTo His willSo you canOverflow withThe joyful thrillOf the … Continue reading →

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