Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Can I Get A Witness? #1314

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1314 “Can I Get A Witness?” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses … to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 A … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Two Choices #1313

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1313 “Two Choices” I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Now and Forever #1310

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1310 “Now and Forever” But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – He Lingered #1300

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1300 “He Lingered” But he lingered. So, the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Risky Behavior #1294

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

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

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

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

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

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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