Category Archives: Encouragement

Sword of the Spirit – Ahead of the Curve #1348

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1348 “Ahead of the Curve” Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Discipline #1347

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1347 “Discipline” Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. – Revelation 3:19 What comes to mind when you think of the word, ‘discipline’? Punishment? Pain? Restrictive, structured living? Discipline is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Able #1346

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1346 “Able” Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you; Behold, I am the LORD, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Open #1345

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1345 “Open” Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades; Behold, I have set … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Go and Speak #1343

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1343 “Go and Speak” Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak. – Exodus 4:12 Have you ever been in a social setting where you felt compelled … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – A Secure Peg #1342

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1342 “A Secure Peg” And I will fasten him like a peg in a secure place, and he will become a throne of honor to his father’s house. – Isaiah 22:23 I recall helping my Dad … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Reasonable Service #1341

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1341 “Reasonable Service” I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. – Romans 12:1 Appeal … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Deep Calls To Deep #1339

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1339 “Deep Calls To Deep” Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. – Psalm 42:7 This Scripture reminds me of a time when … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fear and Trembling #1337

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1337 “Fear and Trembling” But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 Therefore, …as you have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Work Out #1336

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1336 “Work Out” Therefore, …as you have always obeyed, so now, …work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his … Continue reading

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