Category Archives: Faith

Sword of the Spirit – Grudgingly #1050

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1050 “Grudgingly” Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24) … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Why? #1048

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1048 Why? …but God meant it for good… (Genesis 50:20) Have you ever gone through trials and difficult times and asked God ‘Why?’ Perhaps your health is suffering and the doctors are baffled by it. It … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Make a Difference #1046

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1046 “Make a Difference” And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40) An … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Armed Church #1043

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1043 “The Armed Church” God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; (Psalm 46:1) A man came into my workplace this past week seeking assistance with security cameras. He introduced himself as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Identity #1041

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1041 “Identity” …for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. (Galatians 3:26) One of my favorite job interview questions with all prospective new hire candidates was “Who are you?” The responses were as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stolen Joy #1038

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1038  “Stolen Joy” This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) Are you afraid to be too happy? Have you ever experienced a time in … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Despair #1037

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1037 “Despair” Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. (Psalm 43:5) Have you … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Thought Life #1035

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1035 “Thought Life” Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Psalm 139:23-24) … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Polluted House #1034

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1034 “Polluted House” …and they polluted the house of the Lord that He made holy. (2 Chronicles 36:14) I have read about The Great Pacific Garbage Patch aka the Pacific Trash Vortex lately. Although one of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Upside Down World – #1033

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1033 “Upside Down World” There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler: folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in … Continue reading

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