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!

The Dinosaur of Moral Virtue

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

As a Boy Scout every week I recited and pledged myself to live out these moral virtues: “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” The world has changed since then. The … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Where I’d Go

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

If I suddenly won two free plane tickets to anywhere, I don’t know where I would go. I’d have to ask my guide who lives inside of me. Then I’d go to wherever He tells me to go (unless He … Continue reading →

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Somebody Special Calls Me “Friend”

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have a private nickname. Somebody very special calls me “Friend.” His texts comfort, inspire, and challenge me. His voice deeply touches me. His presence empowers me to be a better person. Here’s how I got that nickname. “I no … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Rights?

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

Reproductive Rights? There is nothing“Reproductive”About takingPrenatal life.It’s destructive.

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My Body

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Steve Simms

My body has been marvelously and wonderfully assembled from more than 30 trillion living cells each one intricately designed and incredibly structured. My body is an astonishing gift that I have been given to live in, to take care of, … Continue reading →

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I Attempt to Avoid Making and Hearing Accusations

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

“We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. By examining … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to See the King (Here’s How I Received My Free Ticket)

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

Someday I’m going to go see the King of Kings face to face. Here’s how I got my free ticket (and had my guilt and shame removed so I can be at peace in His presence). Ending guilt requires something … Continue reading →

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Changing Christianity from a Sunday Lecture Series into Live Daily Demonstrations of the Presence of the Risen Jesus

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

If I could change one thing about modern society, I would change Christianity from a tradition-bound Sunday morning lecture series into live daily demonstrations of the presence of the resurrected Jesus Christ. I would change it from a religion into … Continue reading →

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I Listen to the Most Uplifting Sounds!

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

I listen to the most uplifting sounds both when I work and when I rest. For example, I woke up this morning with these words sounding in my mind and heart: “Rely, comply, and testify! Train yourself to continually rely … Continue reading →

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Savoring the Most Comforting Taste

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I love to savor the most comforting taste that I’ve ever experienced. One way I do that is by eating and savoring a bit of bread as I think about and ponder a special moment in the Bible when Jesus … Continue reading →

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