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!

I See Beautiful Performances Every Day

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

I see beautiful live performances every day! I see the sun, clouds, lightening, rain, stars and the moon performing in the sky as the tree branches wave them on. I see Spirit-led performances when I observe acts of kindness, humility, … Continue reading →

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Love Leads to Community Involvement

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

Instead of asking Christians where they go to church, ask them how they are demonstrating the reality of the living Jesus in society. Don’t just hear a sermon–be one! Speak and demonstrate God’s word yourself. “Christ in you” is limited … Continue reading →

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My Job for a Never-Ending Day

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

My job for the never-ending day that’s on its way will be to bask in, reflect, and radiate the love of God. I will celebrate His love, His mercy, and His presence forever. Let Love Blaze With God’s Spirit Hearing … Continue reading →

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The Rare “Brand” of True Love

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Love never fails, but every unkind word is a failure of people to love one another. Love has never failed, but when it is set aside and replaced with pride and self-focus, human ego fails and paints human lives with … Continue reading →

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I Admire Open-Hearted People

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I admire people who courageously open their heart to others and live with compassion, honesty, and humility. My heroes are people who radiate love, manifest joy, spread peace, show patience, display kindness, seek goodness, live with faithfulness, and communicate with … Continue reading →

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I want to vote for love not anger

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

My words and my lifestyle are much more important than my vote. I want to live in love and vote for kindness and humility. I vote for love by refusing to vote for hostility. I don’t want my vote to … Continue reading →

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My Direction Is Christ Connection

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

My direction comes from Christ-connection. An inner heart-connection with Christ must be continually cultivated. Because our human nature isn’t comfortable with that kind of intimacy with the living Jesus, it tries to cut off (quench) the flow of the flow … Continue reading →

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“Love never fails.”

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have 36 journal books full of quotes that I have collected over the years. One of my favorites is: “Love never fails.” Love constantly looks unto Jesus. It beholds the Lamb of God throughout each day. Experience love at … Continue reading →

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Responding to Door Knocks Wakes Me Up From Life’s Hollow Daze

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to wake up from life’s hollow daze. The word “holiday” came from the old English word, “haligdæg,” which means “holy day.” Every day is my favorite “haligdæg” because every day is a holy day, a gift from God, … Continue reading →

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From Camping to “Gloramping”?

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Thanks to the Boy Scouts, as a pre-teen and a teenager I went camping once a month for years. It was always an adventure and a challenge. There were always obstacles to overcome. When I was 19, I had an … Continue reading →

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