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 want to leave a living legacy, not just lovely memories.

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I’m gone, I want to leave a living legacy, not just lovely memories. I want to leave a movement. I want to inspire people to listen to the living Jesus and to daily follow and obey Him in the … Continue reading →

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I’ve not broken a bone, but I’ve been a dry bone.

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’ve never broken a bone. However, I was once a hopeless dry bone. Let me explain: One day a man named Ezekiel had a vision of a valley of dry bones and he heard a question in his mind: “Can … Continue reading →

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I Keep Stirring Up Pentecost’s Inner Fire!

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

I never want cold weather to conquer my heart. I keep stirring up Pentecost’s inner fire and passionate, warm-hearted desire for inner peace and joy. Jesus said that having the Holy Spirit freely living inside of you is like having … Continue reading →

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The Key to a Balanced Life

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

The human mind and heart can easily and quickly get out of balance and tumble into discouragement and depression. I’d like to recommend the way I’ve been able to balance my life to you. I convinced that it will work … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Do It My Way

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am strong willed. I want to do things my way. I also have always had a stubborn conscience that has frequently contended with my will. When my will and my conscience have conflicted, I have strived to overcome the … Continue reading →

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I Wear Depth of Insight From Many Years Ago

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

Depth of insight looks for more than rational analysis and intellectual comprehension. It looks beyond the collecting, processing, and categorizing of information. It sees and experiences life directly with and through the heart. Depth of insight is never satisfied with … Continue reading →

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I’m Being Led to be a Follower

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m a low-keyed leader. I try to lead from the side, not from the front. I try to lead by being an equal with everyone. I feel no need to pull rank, use human authority, or strong arm anyone. I … Continue reading →

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The Source of my 5 Favorite Fruits

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

My five favorite fruits are: love, joy, peace, kindness, and self-control. The source that causes those fruits to grow, ripen, and flourish in a human being is the Spirit of the living God. The Bible calls them “the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Religious Boxes and Dry Pipes

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Jesus is more real than the device you’re reading this on. What you are now seeing on this screen will soon be gone but Jesus will never pass away. Download Christ’s operating system into your heart and let Him provide … Continue reading →

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Open Up to Agape

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Every dayI can open upTo agape. When Christ came to payThe price for my sin,That was agape. When Jesus calls meTo follow and obeyHim throughout the day,That is agape. Every time I prayAnd God fills meWith His joy,That’s agape. When … Continue reading →

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