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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!

Christ-listening Christianity or Christ-less Christianity?

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s a voice crying outIn the wilderness of your heart:“Behold the Lamb of God.There’s more than routine religion.Prepare the way of the Lord,Make room for the risen Jesus.Look. See. Surrender. Be free.Experience God’s Spirit-led liberty!” When Christians gatherTo listen to … Continue reading →

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Christ makes me creative

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up early this Christmas morning with these words developing within me like bells ringing in the distance, so I got up and let Christ’s creativity flow. This is what came out: Looking for Jesus? Church isn’t the only … Continue reading →

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The living one behind the big winter holiday

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

The biggest influence in my life is the living one behind the big winter holiday. Who might that be? His name is Jesus. Let the good news that has caused great joy and disrupted routine religion in the hearts and … Continue reading →

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Hollow Days Are Boring

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Hollow days are seldom happy. They’re just purposeless. It takes more than holiday parties to give purpose and meaning to hollow days. A hollow day friendly society creates much apathy. Too many people are living in a nonstop hollow daze. … Continue reading →

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Where is Jesus now?

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to live out and demonstrate the mystery of “Christ in you,” the glorious reality of “God with us.” We no longer have to await His arrival. Instead, we need to faithfully stir up the gift of His … Continue reading →

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Judging people’s character . . .

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

Am I a good judge of character? You decide. I saw character defined as “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.” Character is what you really are deep inside. It’s what you would do if you were completely … Continue reading →

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If “War Is Hell,” It’s Demonic!

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

A famous generalSaid: “War is hell.”War is demonic.It teaches hatred,Trains people to kill,Slaughters sons and daughters,Spreads waves of deathAnd devastation,Yet is glorifiedAnd memorializedBy human beingsAround the world.Its monuments proudly standIn almost every country.Can people be that cutthroatWithout following demons?Can you … Continue reading →

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When my happiest moments become consistent

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my happiest momentsBecome consistentAnd fleeting joysCome to stayAnd to no longerQuickly vanish away But remain with meThroughout the day,I have to sayI’m truly happy. Obeying JesusIs how happinessCame my way. I’m happiestWhen I’m guilt-freeAnd forgiven. I love to celebrateThe … Continue reading →

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I hosted a testimony party on Zoom.

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Good news? Yes! Christianity today needs Good News About Jesus Testimony Parties! The daily, ongoing good news about Jesus is too often silenced. Even in countries where Christians are free to testify about what Jesus is now doing in and … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Isaiah 11:1-9

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Remember the futureComes day-by-dayUntil one dayIt doesn’t.Refuse to delayAnd stray awayFrom God’s hopeInto spiritual decayAnd downhearted dismay.Focus on whatThe risen King JesusHas to say.Daily follow and obeyHis living WayOf being alwaysLed by His Spirit.Let His life sproutAnd grow as a … Continue reading →

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