Category Archives: Business as Mission

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 – Awake #1315

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1315 “Awake” So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 I served in the Navy during the Vietnam era, and I dare say … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Can I Get A Witness? #1314

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1314 “Can I Get A Witness?” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses … to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 A … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Two Choices #1313

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1313 “Two Choices” I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Showers of Blessing #1312

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1312 “Showers of Blessing” And I will make them and the places all around my hill a blessing, and I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessing. – Ezekiel … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – In The Zone #1311

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1311 “In The Zone” This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me…- Matthew 15:8-9 Baseball was my passion as a youth. I vividly recall … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Now and Forever #1310

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1310 “Now and Forever” But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Steady Steps #1309

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1309 “Steady Steps” Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalm 119:133 The original word translated as ‘keep steady’ in the ESV also carries the meaning … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Heart of Wisdom #1308

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1308 “Heart of Wisdom” So, teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 ‘I have more years behind me than I have ahead of me’ is a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Prosperity #1307

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1307 “Prosperity” Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law … Continue reading

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