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Sword of the Spirit – Oasis #1051

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1051 “Oasis” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1) … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Grudgingly #1050

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1050 “Grudgingly” Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24) … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Just Kidding #1049

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1049 “Just Kidding” Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!” (Proverbs 26:18,19) Has a ‘friend’ ever hurt you by telling a joke … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Why? #1048

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1048 Why? …but God meant it for good… (Genesis 50:20) Have you ever gone through trials and difficult times and asked God ‘Why?’ Perhaps your health is suffering and the doctors are baffled by it. It … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Forgive #1047

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1047 “Forgive” For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matthew 6:14-15) We have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Make a Difference #1046

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1046 “Make a Difference” And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40) An … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – I See Dead People #1045

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1045 “I See Dead People” I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.”- (John 8:24) Our reference Scripture verse is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Feeding Fear #1044

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1044 “Feeding Fear” He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Armed Church #1043

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1043 “The Armed Church” God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; (Psalm 46:1) A man came into my workplace this past week seeking assistance with security cameras. He introduced himself as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Today #1042

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … Continue reading

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