Category Archives: Purpose

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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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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