Category Archives: Encouragement

Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Speaks #1299

Posted on June 2, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1299 “Jesus Speaks” Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The One Who Conquers #1296

Posted on May 12, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1296 “The One Who Conquers” The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Lord is My Portion #1292

Posted on April 14, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1292 “The Lord is My Portion” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance… – Psalm … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Wait #1283

Posted on February 11, 2024 by ron021950

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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Sword of the Spirit – In a Dark Place #1277

Posted on December 31, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1277 “In a Dark Place” The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5 There are several categories of dark places that we face every day: Physical, Spiritual, and … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Longing for Past Days #1276

Posted on December 25, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1276 “Longing for Past Days” Oh, that I were as in the months of old, as in the days when God watched over me – Job 29:2 Job was going through some serious stuff, and he … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Sufficient Grace #1275

Posted on December 18, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1275 “Sufficient Grace” …But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” … For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Line of Scrimmage #1271

Posted on November 20, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1271 “Line of Scrimmage” …In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where opposing forces line up to … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Home #1264

Posted on September 24, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1264 “Home” Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. – John 14:23 My … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – He Goes Before You #1263

Posted on September 17, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1263 “He Goes Before You” It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 Life … Continue reading →

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