Category Archives: Hope

Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075.1

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil – part 2” O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. They crush your people, O … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil” Thou art my hope in the day of evil. – Jeremiah 17:17 I write this from a campground in west central Georgia. I have evacuated my home in Florida ahead of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Desires of My Heart #1072

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1072 “The Desires of My Heart” Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) What are your heart’s desires? What do you dream about doing, achieving, having? … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Weary in Waiting #1067

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1067 “Weary in Waiting” Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Weeps #1064

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Rooted in Christ #1061

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1061 “Rooted in Christ” Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. (Colossians … Continue reading

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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 – Today #1042

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … 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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