Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Risky Behavior #1294

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1294 “Risky Behavior” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 We all are born with a natural tendency to take risks. At an early age we test boundaries … Continue reading →

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Sword of The Spirit – I do Not Know This Man #1291

Posted on April 7, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1291 “I Do Not Know This Man” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” – Mark 14:71 As we study the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Pride of Life #1289

Posted on March 23, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1289 “The Pride of Life” For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. – … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Cause to Sin #1286

Posted on March 3, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1286 “Cause to Sin” And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Lovingkindness #1284

Posted on February 18, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1284 “Lovingkindness” The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness. – Jeremiah 31:3 (NASB 1995) Lovingkindness. It is a word that … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Wait #1283

Posted on February 11, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1283 “Wait” Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:14 I do not wait well. I prefer activity to inactivity. I fidget. I pace. I … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Cover Up #1280

Posted on January 21, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1280 “Cover Up” Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed or hidden that will not be known. – Luke 12:2 It is in our nature to sin and to cover it up. We see … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Dead Flies #1273

Posted on December 3, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1273 “Dead Flies” Dead flies make the perfumer’s ointment give off a stench; so, a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. – Ecclesiastes 10:1 Flies are not only attracted to decaying organic filth. They are also … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Flee #1272

Posted on November 26, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1272 “Flee” No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Gains and Losses #1269

Posted on October 29, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1269 “Gains and Losses” He hired also 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for 100 talents of silver. But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army … Continue reading →

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