Category Archives: Purpose

Sword of the Spirit – Good Shepherd #1323

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1323 “Good Shepherd” I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. – John 10:11 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good … 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 – Surpasses Knowledge #1318

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1318 “Surpasses Knowledge” And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. – Ephesians 3:19 I love to study the sciences: physics, chemistry, geology, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Can I Get A Witness? #1314

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1314 “Can I Get A Witness?” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses … to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 A … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Now and Forever #1310

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1310 “Now and Forever” But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 … 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 – 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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