Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Comfort Food #1082

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Sword of the Spirit – Give to Caesar #1077

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1077 “Give to Caesar” … “Teacher… Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” …But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Clay Pots #1076

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1076 “Clay Pots” But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 I managed a big box garden center … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Ambassadors #1074

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1074 “Ambassadors” Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20) An ambassador is an official representative to a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Protect the Innocent #1069

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1069 “Protect the Innocent” See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. (Matthew … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritually Minded #1068

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1068 “Spiritually Minded” If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Choose Joy #1066

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1066 “Choose Joy” You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11) We cannot always be happy – but … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Let Go #1065

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1065 “Let Go” So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Weeps #1064

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Sword of the Spirit – Border Security #1062

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1062 “Border Security” A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. (Proverbs 25:28) Our nation’s border security is in the forefront of the news lately with our government officials at … Continue reading

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