Category Archives: Business as Mission

Sword of the Spirit – Deceptive Words #1279

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1279 “Deceptive Words” Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’ … Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Two Evils #1278

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1278 “Two Evils” For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water. – Jeremiah 2:13 It … 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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Sword of the Spirit – Longing for Past Days #1276

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1276 “Longing for Past Days” Oh, that I were as in the months of old, as in the days when God watched over me – Job 29:2 Job was going through some serious stuff, and he … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sufficient Grace #1275

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1275 “Sufficient Grace” …But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” … For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The End Of The Matter #1274

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1274 “The End of the Matter” The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Solomon looked at the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Dead Flies #1273

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1273 “Dead Flies” Dead flies make the perfumer’s ointment give off a stench; so, a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. – Ecclesiastes 10:1 Flies are not only attracted to decaying organic filth. They are also … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Flee #1272

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1272 “Flee” No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Line of Scrimmage #1271

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1271 “Line of Scrimmage” …In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where opposing forces line up to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Look #1270

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1270 “The Look” And then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” … Continue reading

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