Category Archives: Hope

Sword of the Spirit – 360 Degrees #1327

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1327 “360 Degrees” Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. – Haggai 1:5-7 I inspected a high-end motorhome recently that featured a 360-degree camera system. Being the techno-geek that I am, I was intrigued … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Power of Death #1325

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1325 “Power of Death” Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Hard Pressed #1316

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1316 “Hard Pressed” We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NKJV) Paul, in his … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Restored #1306

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1306 “Restored” And when he was in distress, he entreated the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. He prayed to him, and God was moved by … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Other Shoe #1302

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1302 “The Other Shoe” Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – A Better Hope #1301

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 1301“A Better Hope” For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The One Who Conquers #1296

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

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

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

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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