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Sword of the Spirit – Peace Beyond Understanding #1130

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1130 “Peace Beyond Understanding” Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Mercy Triumphs #1129

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1129 “Mercy Triumphs” For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. – James 2:13 The core of mercy is forgiveness. Mercy is forgiveness in action. Be merciful, even … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Barnabas was Glad #1128

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1128 “Barnabas was Glad” When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose… – Acts 11:23 We all know the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Kindness and Severity #1127

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1127 “Kindness and Severity” Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Double-Minded #1126

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1126 “Double Minded” …the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind… he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. – James 1:6-8 The … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – In the Gall and Bond #1125

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1125 “In the Gall and Bond” For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity. – Acts 8:23 These words were spoken by Peter to a man named … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sojourners and Pilgrims #1124

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1124 “Sojourners and Pilgrims” I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. – 1 Peter 2:11 I remember the first time I had … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Self-Righteous #1123

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1123 “Self-Righteous” He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Assurance #1122

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1122 “Assurance” …I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.  – 1 John 5:11-13 If there is one thing … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritual Distance #1121

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1121 “Spiritual Distance” This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; – Matthew 15:8 During this pandemic time we are encouraged to wear a face mask and maintain a six … Continue reading

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