Category Archives: Trials

Sword of the Spirit – Hard Pressed #1316

Posted on September 29, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1316 “Hard Pressed” We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NKJV) Paul, in his … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Now and Forever #1310

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ron021950

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 – The Other Shoe #1302

Posted on June 23, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1302 “The Other Shoe” Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Speaks #1299

Posted on June 2, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1299 “Jesus Speaks” Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed … Continue reading →

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Sword of The Spirit – I do Not Know This Man #1291

Posted on April 7, 2024 by ron021950

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 – Wait #1283

Posted on February 11, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1283 “Wait” Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:14 I do not wait well. I prefer activity to inactivity. I fidget. I pace. I … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Longing for Past Days #1276

Posted on December 25, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1276 “Longing for Past Days” Oh, that I were as in the months of old, as in the days when God watched over me – Job 29:2 Job was going through some serious stuff, and he … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Sufficient Grace #1275

Posted on December 18, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1275 “Sufficient Grace” …But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” … For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Line of Scrimmage #1271

Posted on November 20, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1271 “Line of Scrimmage” …In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where opposing forces line up to … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – He Goes Before You #1263

Posted on September 17, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1263 “He Goes Before You” It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 Life … Continue reading →

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