Category Archives: fight the good fight of faith

The spiritual weapon of heart-felt Christian unity

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

People who try to avoid morally wrong thoughts, words, and behaviors, soon discover that they have an invisible, inner enemy that strongly resists their attempts to live morally. They get continually ambushed by anxiety, accusation, temptation, torment, depression, and many … Continue reading →

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Where did disunity & divisiveness come from?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Steve Simms

Who wrecked the unity, love, and harmony in the Garden of Eden? Well, Adam blamed Eve. Then Eve blamed the serpent, but the serpent didn’t have a leg to stand on. Even after raising so much Cain, the next generation … Continue reading →

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Faith focus — trusting Christ, not accumulating stuff

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Keep faith always in front of you & fear will be forced to stay in the rear. When we have no idea what to do if God doesn’t come through; we can either stand on faith or give up in … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ death & Resurrection is a counter-cultural demonstration of non-violence

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

The New Testament was (& still is) counter-cultural. Read it & see! In the New Testament, the Zealots used violence; but Jesus loved even unto death. Who impacted Rome the most? The Bible is full of testimonies about and demonstrations … Continue reading →

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Stuck in a pit? Or fighting from a foxhole? “I’ll fight!”

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why be stuck in a pit when you can be fighting in a foxhole? A slight change of your perspective can make a world of difference in your life! Life’s not easy. There are always problems. I’m sure you are … Continue reading →

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Faith Fighting — How To Be An Inner Winner

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

Faith fighting goes back to the earliest Christ-followers.  Paul of Tarsus wrote:  “Fight the good fight of faith.”  Real faith fighting takes place in the human heart, not in the outward environment or circumstances.  Faith fighting strives to be an … Continue reading →

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“Hot. Cool. Yours.” Sochi’s Silly Olympic Slogan — What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Steve Simms

“Hot. Cool. Yours.” (It’s not just a silly slogan for the Sochi Olympics.) * “Hot.” — Heat up God’s fire in your heart and spread it everywhere until you become an ever-burning, flaming torch for God. * “Cool.” — Cool … Continue reading →

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Are you a soulger? A spiritual soulger fights the inner forces of darkness by striving to keep her/his soul surrounded by God’s light.

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Steve Simms
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Which Burns In You — Hellfire Or Holy Fire?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Steve Simms

Which burns in you, hellfire or holy fire? Hellfire — the burning passions of pride, cravings, compulsions, anger, addictions, revenge, lust, greed, guilt, vulgarity, violence, insecurity, disrespect, hatred, selfishness, shame. Holy fire — the flaming light of insight, revelation, love, … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

A famous quotation by William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, boldly repeats the words “I’ll fight!”  His wife, Catherine Booth, preached Aggressive Christianity. They challenged their followers to be spiritual soldiers, not passive spectators.  But how do you fight … Continue reading →

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