Category Archives: Salvation

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 – Heart of Wisdom #1308

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1308 “Heart of Wisdom” So, teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 ‘I have more years behind me than I have ahead of me’ is a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Restored #1306

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1306 “Restored” And when he was in distress, he entreated the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. He prayed to him, and God was moved by … 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 – Access #1297

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1297 “Access” I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved… – John 10:9 Having worked in business management most of my career, I experienced requests for access to my time from … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The One Who Conquers #1296

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1296 “The One Who Conquers” The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my … 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 – Destination #1293

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1293 “Destination” And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. – Isaiah 30:21 ‘You … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Lord is My Portion #1292

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1292 “The Lord is My Portion” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance… – Psalm … Continue reading

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