Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Sin is Crouching #1395

 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1395 “Sin is Crouching” Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. – Genesis 4:7 Don’t Open the Door – Have you ever watched a movie … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Resurrection Power #1391

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1391 “Resurrection Power” If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Genuine Love #1388

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1388 “Genuine Love” Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. – Romans 12:9 I was given pause in my study of the Word recently by the words, ‘let’ and … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Pardoned #1387

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1387 “Pardoned” For your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great. – Psalm 25:11 ‘Pardon me.’ ‘Forgive me.’ Pardon and forgive are common English words that we use, and they are found … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Reign in Life #1384

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1384 “Reign in Life” For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive; For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Now I See #1382

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1382 “Now I See” One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see. – John 9:25 Whenever I have an eye checkup it always amazes me that with the flip of a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – There is a Limit #1380

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1380 “There is a Limit” And the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever…” – Genesis 6:3 (NKJV) God’s love, grace, and mercy are infinite. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Exposed #1379

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1379  “Exposed” Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” – Genesis 3:9 (NKJV) Are we so foolish that we think we can hide our secret sins from God as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – A Better Desire #1378

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1378 “A Better Desire” But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. – Hebrews 11:16 Desire is a powerful emotion and driving force. For the carnally minded, it steeps them … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Measured Discipline #1376

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1376 “Measured Discipline” If anyone serves me, he must follow me; – John 12:26 If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples – John 8:31 For I am with you to save you, … Continue reading

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