Category Archives: Priorities

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 – 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 – 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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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 – Best Use of Time #1295

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1295 “Best Use of Time” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16 Stephen Covey’s book, The … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Are You Still Sleeping #1290

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1290 “Are You Still Sleeping” Then he said to them, my soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me… And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Pride of Life #1289

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1289 “The Pride of Life” For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. – … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Pay Attention #1287

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1287 “Pay Attention” Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it… For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Cause to Sin #1286

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1286 “Cause to Sin” And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were … 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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