Category Archives: Purpose

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 – 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 – Risky Behavior #1294

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1294 “Risky Behavior” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 We all are born with a natural tendency to take risks. At an early age we test boundaries … Continue reading

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Sword of The Spirit – I do Not Know This Man #1291

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1291 “I Do Not Know This Man” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” – Mark 14:71 As we study the … 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 – 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 – Fire and Hammer #1281

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1281 “Fire and Hammer” Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? declares the Lord. Is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Danger of Success #1262

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1262 “The Danger of Success” You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Keep the Word #1117

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1117 “Keep the Word” I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Soul Thirst #1114

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1114 “Soul Thirst” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. – … Continue reading

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