Category Archives: Relationship

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 – In Him #1322

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1322 “In Him” Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? —unless indeed you fail to meet the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – I Will #1320

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1320 “I Will” Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Victory #1317

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1317 “Victory” O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Showers of Blessing #1312

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1312 “Showers of Blessing” And I will make them and the places all around my hill a blessing, and I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessing. – Ezekiel … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Steady Steps #1309

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1309 “Steady Steps” Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalm 119:133 The original word translated as ‘keep steady’ in the ESV also carries the meaning … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – It Bred Worms #1303

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1303 “It Bred Worms” But they did not listen to Moses. Some left part of it till the morning, and it bred worms and stank… – Exodus 16:20 Some of the first words we speak as … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – A Better Hope #1301

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 1301“A Better Hope” For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, … 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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