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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 admire people who open their heart.

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

I admire people who sincerely open their heart and publicly, yet humbly, show and tell others about their love for Jesus. When people who love Jesus begin to say so and to show so, the people around them will begin … Continue reading →

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Doin’ Christmas Right!

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Millions are numberedAmong the numbAnd need someHealing hopeThat will lastAnd blast pastThe knotted ropeOf their innerEmptiness. Doing ChristmasWithout letting ChristLive in youAnd continuallyMake you newMisses the point.Christmas giftsAnd Advent candlesCan never out doThe gift of ChristEver living in you. O … Continue reading →

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Don’t blow Christmas!

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Blew Christmas? It’s a Christ-lessChristmas without Him,If you’re not evenThinking about Him.You’re not doing alrightIf you keep ChristOut of your sightBecause that’s howWe blew Christmas.

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I could do less of the things that make a mess.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I could do less of a lot of things that make life a mess. Less is often more: The less worry, the more joy. The less anger, the more peace. The less revenge, the more love. The less hatred, the … Continue reading →

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

When active shooters are hiding in a crowded hospital, blowing up the hospital is a horrible way to stop them. Surely a nation can find a better way to defend itself than by killing thousands of children and other innocent … Continue reading →

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Nothing’s Stranger Than The Manger Mystery

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Manger Mystery. How did Jesus whose birth bed was an animal feeder & was executed at age 33 become the most famous person ever? –The Manger Mystery–A newborn boyIn an animalFeeding box.How could that poor boyBecome the most famousPerson … Continue reading →

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Wild animals within

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

I see wild animals inside my own heart. They are untamed desires, feelings, and thoughts that tormentingly roar within me, badger me, try to deceive me, and call me to self-destruction. Those wild things can quickly be harmful to me … Continue reading →

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My Hope-Filled Place

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

My Hope-Filled Place My hope is near.My hope is here.My hope is nothing lessThan to live in the presence Of Emmanuel, God with us.The risen Jesus is nowThe ever-presentHope of glory,The Great ShepherdOf the sheep,Powerfully living inside ofAnd personally directingWhosoever … Continue reading →

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You can receive downloads from God!

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Insight requires more heart-sight than eyesight. A humble human heart can open up and receive direct downloads from God. Christians need more than preaching and teaching. Each one of us needs direct, personal downloads from God. God’s direct downloads into … Continue reading →

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Christ Came to Stay in Our Broken World

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The presenceOf Emmanual,God with us,Jesus Christ,The CreatorIn human flesh,Is continual,Not annual.Christ doesn’t go awayAnd come againEach Christmas Day.He came to stay.Jesus said:“I am with you always!”Although Jesus is nowSeated in HeavenAt the right handOf God the FatherHe now also lives,Present … Continue reading →

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