Category Archives: Business as Mission

Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Speaks #1299

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1299 “Jesus Speaks” Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – For Love or Gain? #1298

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1298 “For Love or Gain” Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Access #1297

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1297 “Access” I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved… – John 10:9 Having worked in business management most of my career, I experienced requests for access to my time from … 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 – Best Use of Time #1295

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1295 “Best Use of Time” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16 Stephen Covey’s book, The … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Risky Behavior #1294

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1294 “Risky Behavior” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 We all are born with a natural tendency to take risks. At an early age we test boundaries … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Destination #1293

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1293 “Destination” And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. – Isaiah 30:21 ‘You … 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 – I do Not Know This Man #1291

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1291 “I Do Not Know This Man” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” – Mark 14:71 As we study the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Are You Still Sleeping #1290

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1290 “Are You Still Sleeping” Then he said to them, my soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me… And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he … Continue reading

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