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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 right to kindly disagree

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

People have a right To pretend to be What they want to be Or feel like they are, But I have the right To kindly disagree With their subjectivity And to agree With their physiology.

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Candy is dandy but spirituality is reality

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s an inner longing in the human heart (an identity crises) that nothing in the physical world can fulfill. Candy (in all of its forms) appears to be dandy but it usually leaves us feeling empty and often guilty. Culture’s … Continue reading →

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How I take a break from sadness and despair

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

Who doesn’t need a break from the misery, anger, and hopelessness we see all around us? Too often our attempts to ignore it only show us the emptiness within us. What can we do? Here’s how I break with sadness … Continue reading →

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The internet intertwines humanity (for better or for worse)

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

The internet gives people instant access to more information (and misinformation) than they have ever been able to access in human history. For better or for worse, the internet accumulates all that the Bible calls “the tree of the knowledge … Continue reading →

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My ideal alignment for a wonderful day (in 88 words)

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

From beginning to end, I’ve found that the ideal alignment for a wonderful day is (moment-by-moment) to focus on the presence of the risen Jesus, continually listen to and obey His voice, and fully surrender to His will. I’ve yet … Continue reading →

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Joyful Influences

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

My most significant life events over the passage of time have been moments of surprise insight. Frequently words come to me unexpectedly and suddenly I see things differently. Because I was a church attendee, I thought I was a Christian. … Continue reading →

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To Do Today: Fully Surrender to The Prince of Peace

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s there every day at the top of my to do list: Fully surrender to and obey The Prince of Peace. It’s my whole-hearted intent and my greatest desire, but try as I may, I never accomplish it. There’s always … Continue reading →

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Creative Cooking and New Wineskins

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite thing to cook is my own creation that I call a veggie-packed pizza. I dice up various vegetables and stack them on a plate. Then I cook them several minutes in the microwave. When they are soft, I … Continue reading →

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I’m scared to interrupt a church service (like the Bible says to do)

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

“If a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.” (1 Corinthians 14:30-31.) This is one of the most ignored Scriptures … Continue reading →

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