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!

Stepping beyond casual religion and into obeying the risen Jesus

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Steve Simms

Routine religion gently rocks the spiritual cradle, but radical obedience to the risen Jesus will turn the world upside down! In spiritual warfare we must first win within before we win without. We must overcome our inner enemies, by casting … Continue reading →

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Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience life.

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Everybody needs to know how to viscerally experience the glorious wonders of being alive. A visceral approach to life is based on deep, sensitive, compassionate, heart-felt appreciation and gratitude. Perhaps these thoughts can help viscerally open your heart: Keep shrinking … Continue reading →

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Beyond “adulting.” Happiness is having a kid’s heart!

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Heart-connection transcends personal viewpoints and cultural differences It reveals our shared humanity. Open your heart to people like a small child does. Be honest because deception is a heavy burden to bear. Choose to be happy. Avoid the wrongdoing and … Continue reading →

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Desperately needing spiritual awakening!

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

When church meets we’re rarely clothed with the mighty power and the life-changing presence of the living Jesus, but if anybody points that out, they’re criticized like the little boy in the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” How can we … Continue reading →

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My wife Ernie

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Our world desperately needs more encouragement, compassion, and kindness. My wife Ernie spreads those qualities everywhere she goes and to everybody she meets. She overflows with words and actions that give people hope. Ernie keeps her heart open. She listens … Continue reading →

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Notice Jesus Now

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Have you noticed?Jesus is here,Jesus is there,Jesus is everywhere. I woke up with this thought in my mind and heart this morning. “Christianity isn’t about a religious organization. It’s about daily surrendering to and being led by the living Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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I specialize in the food I most crave.

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s a hunger that leads to ongoing joy, not just to the temporary satisfaction of a full stomach. There’s a thirst that releases continual flows of inner peace, not just the short-term soothing of a drink or two. I specialize … Continue reading →

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Remembering Jesus Freaks

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

I remember when millions of people were visibly excited about Jesus and talked about Him wherever they went. When I first started seeing people like that on my college campus, I was scared of them, and I went to extreme … Continue reading →

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Immersion in the awareness of Jesus

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

“In Him we live and move and have our being,” but too often we are not consciously aware of that fact. We’re like the two disciples on the Emmaus Road walking beside the risen Jesus and hearing His voice, but … Continue reading →

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Without the supernatural we don’t get the whole story.

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Christians abandon their awareness of the present-day actions of Jesus they focus on pastors and programs. It’s time to point people directly to the person of the risen Jesus, not to sermons or shows about Him! “The whole story” … Continue reading →

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