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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!

This Historical Figure Keeps Me Hysterical with Love, Joy, and Peace!

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

Roaring crowds like to gather to shout the greatness of sports teams and musicians for hours. Sports and music are treasured to the point of idolatry, but they are no gods at all. They are merely a focus for pleasure … Continue reading →

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Popular Culture and Contemporary Religion Are Both Denying Much That Is Self-Evident,

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

In the Gospels, Jesus warned His followers to beware of false prophets. That’s a warning that Christians seem to ignore today. Almost anybody who says he or she is a Christian minister and starts a church or buys radio or … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 18, 2024 by Steve Simms
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Being a Guide Receiver

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite thing about myself really has nothing to do with me except for my willingness to listen to and surrender to the inner Guide who leads me day by day. He is known as the Holy Spirit. Are you … Continue reading →

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I want to re-tire with hope and a never-ending mission.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

Always re-tire. Never retire. Forget about retiring! I want to re-tire with hope and a never-ending mission. As long as I live, I want to put new tires on my dreams and keep on rolling to encourage and serve other … Continue reading →

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The Really Old Recipe Book That I Use Every Day

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have a really old recipe book. It’s a collection of many recipes written by many authors that has been passed down for centuries. It’s actually only a copy of the original anthology that has been translated into English. The … Continue reading →

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My Apollos Moment

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I had a moment decades ago that still reverberates loudly within me every day of my life. The way water moves a mill wheel, Christ’s living water moves me from within my innermost being throughout each day. It all started … Continue reading →

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I Got Out of Bed with a Calling and Purpose

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am so fortunate. I get out of bed every morning with a calling and a purpose. I wake up with something burning in my heart and I feel called to share it. I post it on social media and … Continue reading →

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I’m Passionate About the Ancient Greek Concept of Ekklesia!!!

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am passionate about the ancient Greek concept of “ekklesia.” It’s an incredible people-connecting, community-building idea that has been lost for many centuries. I feel called to be an Acts 18:13 person — to persuade people to worship God in … Continue reading →

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Surely some sexual activities are morally wrong.

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I believe in right and wrong. I believe that many things are black and white and that shades of gray are often temptations that distort the way and lead many people astray. I believe that the only way to get … Continue reading →

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