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!

People who stream confidence

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

True confidence doesn’t come from self-esteem. The most confident people I know have set aside self-esteem and learned to rely on continually streaming an unshakable source of inner confidence. Human beings were made in the image of God, but we … Continue reading →

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A Hope Filled Think Tank Combats the Negative Feelings of Superficial Intelligence

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

To combat negative feelings and tormenting thoughts I keep my think thank filled with hope. What’s in your think tank? Superficial intelligence cold and hard like an iceberg. It will produce an artificial life. Get real. Fill your think tank … Continue reading →

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Where do I put myself?

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I lose myself by: I frequently lose myself. I’ve discovered that my conscience can be made clean by my confession and by God’s forgiveness, but never by my denial. By always facing towards God’s light, I see “Christ in you, … Continue reading →

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Brother Sun Sister Moon

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

Brother Sun Sister Moon is a movie about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. It was released in 1972 and directed by Franco Zeffirelli. I normally don’t like to watch a movie more than once, but I have seen … Continue reading →

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Hop to the Voice of the Risen Jesus!

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Heart-Christianity is fragile. It easily slips into formalism and disappears into routine. I believe that Jesus wants to rescue people from the idea of a formalized God who is defined by religious institutions. The essential characteristic of Christianity is “Christ … Continue reading →

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Superstition is “a False Concept of Causation.”

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

I found this Merrian-Webster definition of superstition: “a false concept of causation.” Everything in the universe was caused by something or someone. Nothing has ever been proven to exist without a cause. Therefore, the belief that the universe itself came … Continue reading →

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A Sheep with an Incredible Shepherd

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” – Alexander The Great I am a sheep in the army of the Lord, the … Continue reading →

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“Longevity has its place.” –MLK, Jr.

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

‘Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. Dear Steve: After 100 years keep hope going. Make some of your best memories happen today. Start an … Continue reading →

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Shopping where I can “buy without money”

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

An ancient writer invited his readers to an amazing shopping spree. He said: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money … Continue reading →

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The Table Server Who Challenged The System Had My Middle Name

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

My birth certificate reads “Charles Steven Simms,” but I’ve always gone by Steve. When I first began to read the Bible, I came across a guy named Stephen. He was an early Christ-followers and was one of seven people appointed … Continue reading →

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