Tag Archives: spiritual warfare

I Strive to Stay Ever Focused on the Lordship of the Risen Jesus

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

To keep Jesus as my Lord (1 Corinthians 8:6)) requires the never-ending surrender of all else to Him. (John 20:28) My passion is to keep Christ alone as my cornerstone. Day and night, night and day, I seek to surrender … Continue reading →

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My Ageless Father

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

“Age is only a number.” At least that’s true for my father. He never seems to get old. He is unchanging and timeless because he is beyond time. I’m talking about someone who many people don’t believe even exists — … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Trust My Own Ideas, Feelings, or Desires

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Shift from trusting in your own understanding and begin to trust in and rely on the Lord’s revelation both in Scripture and in His direct communication to your heart. Devour and savor the Bible and cultivate deep intimacy with the … Continue reading →

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Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I focus on what makes me happy. (To be unhappy, focus on yourself and your problems.) Things don’t make me happy. Jesus does. The key to happiness is Christ-focus. If the main attractionIn your daily lifeIs continual distraction,You’ll be spirituallyOut … Continue reading →

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The Jesus revolution means power over demons!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Jesus revolution is the daily fight to “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2. Every believer who has been inwardly changed by Christ still lives in this physical world that is under the influence … Continue reading →

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Movin’ on up–beyond mental and emotional pain . . .

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Steve Simms

Mental and emotional pain are warnings that your thinking and behavior are self-damaging and need to be adjusted. To have the mind of Christ we must let God’s Spirit direct our mental traffic. Invite the living Jesus into the home … Continue reading →

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The end is near–should I fear or persevere?

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

1 Peter 4:7 — “The end of all things is near.” The clock’s running down. Time is short. Give your all for the kingdom of God with whatever time you have left. Heaven is forever and God’s will is always … Continue reading →

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Spiritual weapons can curb gun violence

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Firearm training? When loving-your-enemy-training is as popular as firearm training, we’ll be on the road to curbing gun violence. Society recognizes the need to train for physical health, but too often ignores the need to train for mental health. Physical … Continue reading →

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When life gives you demons

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Steve Simms

When life gives you demons, call on the living Jesus to come to your aid. Run to Jesus and strongly reject the demons and their tormenting thoughts. We can be rescued from demons and their deception, and given fresh new … Continue reading →

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Fresh & practical thoughts about love overcoming hate

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Love is a better way to disagree than hate. Let’s disagree better. Persistent love can transform a foe into a friend. Confronting evil with love is a great weapon against evil. It doesn’t escalate the evil, but exposes it in … Continue reading →

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