Category Archives: Hope

Sword of the Spirit – Growing in Grace #1389

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1389 “Growing in Grace” The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. – 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever messed things … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Direction, Encouragement, Faith, Holiness, Hope, Love, Obedience, Peace, Purpose, Relationship, Salvation, Service, Stewardship, Temptation, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Beyond Rote #1386

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1386 “Beyond Rote” And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words… Pray then like this: Our Father in … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Love, Prayer, Purpose, Relationship, Salvation, Temptation, Trust, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Embracing Grace #1385

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1385 “Embracing Grace” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. – Galatians 1:3, 6:18 Notice how … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Love, Peace, Salvation, Temptation, Trials | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – It is Personal #1381

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1381 “It is Personal” By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. – Hebrews 11:29 Two peoples entered the Red … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Direction, Encouragement, Faith, Holiness, Hope, Love, Obedience, Prayer, Priorities, Purpose, Relationship, Salvation, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Sacrificial Love #1373

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1373 “Sacrificial Love” It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; Greater love … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Direction, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Love, Marriage, Obedience, Prayer, Purpose, Relationship, Salvation, Service, Trials, Trust, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Living Word #1371

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1371 “Living Word” For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Direction, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Love, Morality, Obedience, Prayer, Purpose, Salvation, Words | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Get a Grip #1361

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1361         “Get a Grip” You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. – Deuteronomy 13:4 … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Direction, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Obedience, Prayer, Priorities, Relationship, Salvation, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Character, Direction, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Love, Obedience, Perseverance, Prayer, Purpose, Salvation, Temptation, Trials, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Anticipation #1357

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1357          “Anticipation” I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. – Psalm 81:10 The classic definition of ‘anticipation’ … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Character, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Prayer, Purpose, Relationship, Salvation, Trials, Trust, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sword of the Spirit – Can I Be Forgiven? #1356

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1356 “Can I Be Forgiven?” Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out – Acts 3:19 The Bible describes some really bad apples and Manasseh was one of the worst. Surely if … Continue reading

Posted in Business as Mission, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Holiness, Hope, Obedience, Prayer, Salvation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment