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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’ve Studied and Practiced Ekklesia More Than Most People Have

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’ve studied, personally experienced, and practiced ekklesia (the ancient Greek participatory town hall meeting that Jesus said He would build) more than most people have but that doesn’t make me “an authority.” I’m more of an exhorter and encourager of … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow Invites Us into a Divine Romance

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

The rainbow is an invitation into a divine romance. It is the promise of a beautiful future and the offer of a heart-to-heart relationship with the living God. The next time you see a rainbow let it move your heart … Continue reading →

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Expressing Gratitude Through Kindness (And Being Like a Potato)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

I express my gratitude for being alive by trying to be kind to everyone I meet. I have discovered that heartfelt politeness is powerful. If you will without suspicion begin to be welcoming to strangers by showing them warmheartedness, courtesy, … Continue reading →

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Avoiding World War 3

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

The Russia Ukraine War, the ongoing slaughter of thousands of innocent men, women, and children in Gaza, or any of the many other wars and threats of war around the globe could easily trigger Word War Three and lead to … Continue reading →

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Wise, Heart-Felt Spontaneity

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

What the world needs now is people who will open their heart to wise, Spirit-prompted spontaneity. We all need mentors and teachers like that. While the world is trash talking, Christ-followers need to be transformation talking and spontaneously sharing how … Continue reading →

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“Nobody Gets Everything They Want” (A Peace Proposal for Russia and Ukraine to Prevent WW3)

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

1) Ukraine officially cedes to Russia, Crimea and most of the territory in Ukraine that Russia has controlled the past two years. 2) Russia agrees that its new territory will be a demilitarized zone with no heavy military arms (except … Continue reading →

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I had a heart transplant.

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

This happened to me. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” My stoney heart was removed and … Continue reading →

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Trying to See and Hear Beyond Soundbites

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have the daily habit of trying to see and hear beyond soundbites. In today’s culture of anything goes lifestyles and religions, that’s not an easy thing to do. The Bible warns us: “Even from your own number men will … Continue reading →

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My Witness to Sustainable Life

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

Witnessing about what’s good and hopeful makes a life of peace and joy more sustainable. It increases my hope. To witness is to experience something. To be a witness is to tell what you’ve experienced. If you have experienced hope … Continue reading →

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The Pleasure of Sex

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

The purpose of the pleasure of sex isn’t self-gratification. It’s much greater than that. The pleasure of sex is designed to assure the reproduction of humanity and to connect a man and a woman heart-to-heart so they can build a … Continue reading →

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