Tag Archives: spiritual warfare

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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Direct your anger at the devil, not at people

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Steve Simms

Angry? Use it wisely to “resist the devil” by aggressively fighting within you to overcome your own wrongful desires, thoughts, and behaviors. Seize the kingdom of God today by continually seeking to fully follow and obey the risen King of … Continue reading →

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Why “Fight like hell,” when you can fight like Heaven?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

People like to, “Fight like hell,” and to embrace destructive conflict. However, fighting like Heaven can turn enemies into friends.When someone uses bullying, force, intimidation, and manipulation to get his way, it usually comes back at him. Christians are called … Continue reading →

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My Halfway There podcast interview

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Steve Simms

My new interview on the Halfway There podcast is up & available at this link: This is from their page: Stories Steve shared: Leaving his Salvation Army church Why he wrote his book The Joy of Early Christianity How resisting … Continue reading →

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Fight within to win without!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Steve Simms

If you’re looking for a fight, fight to overcome your attitude of hostility toward people. Real victory doesn’t come from arguing with and trying to overcome people. It comes from overcoming your inner enemies. Fight within to win without! When … Continue reading →

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Bystanders vs. spiritual revolutionaries

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been trained to be bystanders and onlookers rather than spiritual revolutionaries. If you look at church as a training center, what is it training Christians to do? Sit and listen. Perhaps pastors need to be coaches … Continue reading →

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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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