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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!

“Magi Moments” Create My Perfect Space For Reading and Writing

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

I just read this wonderful blog post written by someone I don’t know named Ivan. Reading it was a powerful “Magi Moment.” “Ivan.” (What do I see?) I see the name of my next-door neighbor who arrived with his family … Continue reading →

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Driving to Celebrate Christ(mas)!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

Are You Ready? I prayThat peopleWill prepare the wayOf the Lord Jesus(The Way,The Truth, and the Life)Day after day,The wayThey focus onPreparing forChristmas Day,And humble themselvesTo prayNight and day,To seek God’s face,And to turn awayFrom their wicked ways,So that Christ … Continue reading →

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Christians Need Training to be Spirit-Led Soldiers of Love

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Armies don’t teach their soldiers to simply sit and listen. They give them hands-on training in giving their all (even their very lives) in battle. Churches could learn a lot from the world’s armies and begin using Sunday mornings to … Continue reading →

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The Song “Silent Night” Is a Wakeup Call!

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Silent Night Isn’t a Lullaby On a dark nightShepherds quakeAt the sightOf the newborn King,Jesus Christ,The Lamb of God,Love’s pure light.The Savior’s face,Is gloriously brightAnd full of grace!Their hearts take flightAnd soar like a kite.The shepherds,Like the angels did,Break the … Continue reading →

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My Creative Thoughts About Artificial Intelligence

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

Artificial intelligence is superficial:Analysis without appreciation,Bean counting without belief,Calculation without compassion,Data processing without deliberation,Evaluation without enlightenment,Findings without fascination,Grading without goodwill,Happenings without hope,Information without inspiration,Judgment without justice,Keeping lists without kindness,Linking ideas without love,Methodology without meaning,Nuance without nurturing,Outcome without optimism,Processing without perception,Quotients … Continue reading →

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Healing From Mental and Emotional Pain

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

Mental and emotional pain by any other name–heartache, sorrow, grief, depression, heartbreak, disappointment, sadness, distress, agony, misery, suffering, or torment–feels the same. As human beings we’ve all said or done things that have caused others pain and we’ve all been … Continue reading →

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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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