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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!

Church Isn’t A Bad Thing, It’s Just Not Enough

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

In this picture: 1) There are no spectators. 2) Everyone feels free to speak out in the meeting. 3) Their focus is on the living Jesus. I think Leonardo got it right in his famous painting. I wish churches would … Continue reading →

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Love Means Not Demanding Approval

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

We need kind respectful discussions on sexuality, politics, and religion that don’t try to shame other people and shut them up for disagreeing. Everybody will never see those three things the same way. And that’s okay. Let’s respect each other … Continue reading →

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My Name Doesn’t Matter

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

If you never know my name (or know it and forget it) that’s no big deal. My name doesn’t matter, but there is a name that greatly matters. There is a name that is above every other name. At that … Continue reading →

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There’s Another King Than Chocolate (Or Any Other Desire)

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

There is another King than chocolate or any other desire. There’s a king beyond your wildest dreams, who can set you free to enjoy life with inner peace and joyous liberty. Follow Him to victory. There’s another kingThan Ceasar.It’s Jesus.There’s … Continue reading →

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I Was Never Much of a Reader Until . . .

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I never had a favorite childhood book because I never liked to read. That changed when at 19 I met the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. I suddenly had a strange desire to read the Bible. I picked it up and … Continue reading →

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Proverbs, Matthew, & Romans (And a Poem About Good Judgement)

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Proverbs, Matthew, and Romans are three books that talk about God’s good judgement and have had an amazing impact on me all of my adult life. Here’s a quotation from each one of them. “A person may think their own … Continue reading →

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I’ve Overcome Fear by Letting Jesus Out of 4 Bags

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I let Jesus out of the bag and into the driver’s seat of my heart, my fears began to vanish. He began to fill me with love, power, and a sound mind. His presence transformed (and continues to transform) … Continue reading →

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The Joyous Objectivity of Inner Insight

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

The American Dream is subjective. The kingdom of God is objective. Nationalism is subjective. Inner transformation that gloriously sets a person free from tormenting and self-destructive thoughts, feelings, desires, and behaviors is objective. That’s why testimonies about inner transformation by … Continue reading →

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Unplugging From Human Celebrities

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

I believe that it is time to unplug from celebrities. We live in a celebrity focused world. People idolize prominent people. They are constantly looking for people to celebritize, but we’re all human and celebritizing people is a form of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hide Your Light Behind Religious Walls and Customs

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Steve Simms

Don’t Just See the Light. Be the Light!God lights lamps In people all the time,Insights and miracles That would amaze you If only you couldHear about them.I wish that people Were empowered To put their testimonies On a lampstandFor all … Continue reading →

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