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!

My Read Again and Again Book

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

Here’s the account of an amazing event from the book that I read every day, over and over again. It a tale of two cities about a trip from Jerusalem to Damascus. Saul of Tarsus had great religious knowledge, but … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Be the New Me

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t want to be a character from a book or film. I want to be the new me. I’m not who I used to be. My old desires, feelings, and thoughts no longer define or dominate who I am. … Continue reading →

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The Meaningless Cruelty of War

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

Materiality without meaning is merely mechanics. Science by explaining how things work but not why they exist, allows humanity to manipulate matter but can give us no purpose for our being alive. A sense of meaninglessness makes humans feel insecure. … Continue reading →

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Beyond Pets

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

Many people look to pets as their source of companionship, comfort, and stress relief. That can be helpful. Pets today are sometimes called “therapy animals” and are used to help people cope with daily life. However, there’s a far greater … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Experience Blows the Lid Off of Church Boxes

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Church fits people into a fixed form, but I believe that Jesus wants to prompt all of His followers to freely speak out as a forum for Him. Christianity should have never been locked up in church boxes. Let’s unbox … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Revelations

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

A rainbow reveals the hidden beauty of light. Open your heart to God’s light. Let Him drive out all of your darkness and fill you with His beauty. God put the rainbow in the sky. It’s His sign, not ours. … Continue reading →

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Freelance Church Reformer

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was misleadTo think someone deadAnd forever gone,But then I learned thatHe’s still going strong.I met Jesus ChristOutside of church walls.Now every day He callsFor me to follow HimAnd as I doAdventure flowsAnd my heart growsBeyond anything churchEver told me … Continue reading →

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Community Requires Openhearted Communication

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Genuine community requires honest caring and openhearted communication. It can’t be built on trivial talk that hides what’s really going on inside people’s heart. Without heart-felt community people tend to shut down tender, caring communication. Instead, they mainly talk about … Continue reading →

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Adapting to Change by Putting First Things First

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Put first things first. Desires can be changed. Desires are not a track that people are compelled to follow. It’s a fact that people can and do recover from captivity to various kinds of cravings. Life goes much better when … Continue reading →

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Morning Listening (Jesus: Dead or Alive?)

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Steve Simms

When I wake up, I stay in bed and listen. Then one at a time, thoughts begin to develop in my mind. Eventually I have more thoughts than I can remember so I get up and post them on Facebook. … Continue reading →

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