Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Department of War – Part 2

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1375b “Department of War – Part 2” For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Forgiveness # 1374

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1374 “Forgiveness” 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 Have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Along the Path #1370

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1370 “Along the Path” Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritual Stamina #1367

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1367 “Spiritual Stamina” Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Kingdom of Heaven #1365

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1365 “The Kingdom of Heaven” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” – Matthew 4:17 Many of us erroneously view the Kingdom of God and of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fall Risk #1364

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1364 “Fall Risk” Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – I Never Knew You #1362

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1362         “I Never Knew You” Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Crucified with Christ #1360

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1360         “Crucified with Christ” I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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