Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy #1402

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1402 “Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy” Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 In our prior devotional, #1401, we examined God’s Word concerning our fellowship relative to the world around us … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fellowship #1401

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1401 “Fellowship” That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Lord Was With Him #1398

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1398 “The Lord Was With Him” The Lord was with Joseph…- Genesis 39:2 This devotional was added to the timeline list in January 2025 for a release date in May 2026. Little did I know that … Continue reading

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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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