Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – I Will #1320

Posted on October 27, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1320 “I Will” Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Participation Trophy #1319

Posted on October 20, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1319 “Participation Trophy” Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. – 1 Corinthians 9:24 The ‘wisdom’ of the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Awake #1315

Posted on September 22, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1315 “Awake” So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 I served in the Navy during the Vietnam era, and I dare say … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 15, 2024 by ron021950

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

Posted on September 8, 2024 by ron021950

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

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ron021950

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

Posted on June 9, 2024 by ron021950

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

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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