When Demons Surface: True Stories of Spiritual Warfare and What the Bible Says about Confronting the Darkness

Are demons real? Do ghosts exist? Do some unresolved medical and mental health issues have a spiritual connection?

In When Demons Surface, former senior military chaplain Steve Dabbs answers those questions and more. Exploring more than 50 true stories of supernatural encounters from pastoral and personal experiences as well as historical research, this book is scholarly yet simple, hair-raising and enlightening.

When Demons Surface will fascinate those curious about supernatural experiences, equip pastors with a resource for those seeking answers, and enlighten advanced Bible readers with insights from Hebrew, Greek, and ancient literature. It will enable readers of all levels to identify supernatural encounters with angels and demons, exercise biblical authority over evil spirits, and help discern whether some unresolved mental or medical health issues are the result of spiritual warfare.

Steve Dabbs is a retired chaplain (colonel) in the US Air Force with over 35 years of expertise in pastoral care and leadership. He continues to serve as a counselor, consultant, and life coach to young adults, leaders, and warriors. He has earned three degrees, including a master of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a master of military art and science from Air University, and a bachelor of arts in biblical studies from LeTourneau University. He utilizes advanced academic research in historic theology and ancient biblical languages to make the Bible practical for modern audiences. Steve and his wife, Octavia, have six children.