Category Archives: Purpose

Sword of the Spirit – Called to Be Saints #1109

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1109 “Called To Be Saints” To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints – Romans 1:7 I grew up in a religious tradition where sainthood had an entirely different … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Weigh In #1106

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1106 “Weigh In” …you have been weighed in the balances and found wanting; – Daniel 5:27 Belshazzar had head knowledge about God. He had seen how his father, Nebuchadnezzar had been humbled before Him. And you … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Share Your Truth #1102

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1102 “Share Your Truth” As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. And he did not permit him but said to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Numbered Days #1091

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1091 “Numbered Days” So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 Psalm 90, penned by Moses, is rich with meaning and perspective. Our reference Scripture verse … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Comfort Food #1082

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Exchanged Truth #1080

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1080 “Exchanged Truth” For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Clay Pots #1076

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1076 “Clay Pots” But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 I managed a big box garden center … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Ambassadors #1074

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1074 “Ambassadors” Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20) An ambassador is an official representative to a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Protect the Innocent #1069

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1069 “Protect the Innocent” See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. (Matthew … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritually Minded #1068

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1068 “Spiritually Minded” If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not … Continue reading

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