Category Archives: Priorities

Sword of the Spirit – Open #1345

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1345 “Open” Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades; Behold, I have set … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Reasonable Service #1341

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1341 “Reasonable Service” I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. – Romans 12:1 Appeal … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Don’t Go Far #1340

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1340 “Don’t Go Far” I will let you sacrifice to the Lord your God … Only you must not go very far away… – Exodus 8:28 Pharoah proposed a compromise – Moses refused. The world system … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Steadfast #1335

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1335 “Steadfast” The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 The Word of God has much to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Cast Your Burden #1333

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1333 “Cast Your Burden” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. – 1 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Blinded Minds #1331

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1331 “Blinded Minds” In whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that there does not shine forth to them the enlightening of the good news of the glory of the Christ, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Today #1329

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1329 “Today” Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts… – Hebrews 3:15 The year is ending, and New Year’s Resolutions are being made. We have all made them and we have all … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – 360 Degrees #1327

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1327 “360 Degrees” Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. – Haggai 1:5-7 I inspected a high-end motorhome recently that featured a 360-degree camera system. Being the techno-geek that I am, I was intrigued … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Vote In His Name #1321

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1321 “Vote In His Name” And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him; So, whether you eat or drink, … 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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