Category Archives: Faith

Sword of the Spirit – The Gift of Perspective #1059

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1059 “The Gift of Perspective” The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Savior and Judge #1058

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1058 “Savior and Judge” For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Information Transformation #1055

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1055 “Information Transformation” But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves… (James 1:22-25) AW Tozer once stated: “We can know the right words yet never be changed. This is the difference between … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Not One Iota #1052

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1052 “Not One Iota” Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until … Continue reading →

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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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