Category Archives: Business as Mission

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 – Election Year #1305

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1305 “Election Year” Choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” – Joshua 24:15 Yes, it is that time again. Lawn signs and placards grow … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Rouse Yourself #1304

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1304 “Rouse Yourself” And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the Lord has gone out before you to strike down the army of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – It Bred Worms #1303

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1303 “It Bred Worms” But they did not listen to Moses. Some left part of it till the morning, and it bred worms and stank… – Exodus 16:20 Some of the first words we speak as … 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 – He Lingered #1300

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1300 “He Lingered” But he lingered. So, the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside … Continue reading

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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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