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Sword of the Spirit – Exchanged Truth #1080

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1080 “Exchanged Truth” For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Unhewn Stones #1079

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1079 “Unhewn Stones” If you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stones, for if you wield your tool on it you profane it. – Exodus 20:25 As I reflect … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Great Things #1078

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Give to Caesar #1077

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1077 “Give to Caesar” … “Teacher… Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” …But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Clay Pots #1076

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1076 “Clay Pots” But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 I managed a big box garden center … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075.1

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil – part 2” O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. They crush your people, O … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil” Thou art my hope in the day of evil. – Jeremiah 17:17 I write this from a campground in west central Georgia. I have evacuated my home in Florida ahead of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Ambassadors #1074

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1074 “Ambassadors” Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20) An ambassador is an official representative to a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Don’t You Care? #1073

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1073 “Don’t You Care?” …And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Desires of My Heart #1072

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1072 “The Desires of My Heart” Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) What are your heart’s desires? What do you dream about doing, achieving, having? … Continue reading

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