Category Archives: Perseverance

Sword of the Spirit – Home Care #1383

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1383 “Home Care” Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – A Better Desire #1378

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1378 “A Better Desire” But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. – Hebrews 11:16 Desire is a powerful emotion and driving force. For the carnally minded, it steeps them … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Measured Discipline #1376

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1376 “Measured Discipline” If anyone serves me, he must follow me; – John 12:26 If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples – John 8:31 For I am with you to save you, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Department of War – Part 2

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1375b “Department of War – Part 2” For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Department of War – Part 1

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1375a “Department of War – Part 1” For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritual Stamina #1367

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1367 “Spiritual Stamina” Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Open Door #1366

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1366 “The Open Door” Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. – Revelation 3:8 Our reference Scripture verse was addressed to the church in Philadelphia which was … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Every Day #1354

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1354 “Every Day” Therefore …since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold fast the confession … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stability #1350

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1350 “Stability” The Lord is exalted…and he will be the stability of your times… – Isaiah 33:5-6 We desire stability in life. We do not like it when the earth quakes under our feet or when … Continue reading

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