Category Archives: Trials

Sword of the Spirit – Misplaced Trust #1115

Posted on September 24, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1115 “Misplaced Trust” Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and in whose hope is in the Lord – Jeremiah 17:5-7 We the people of the United States of America are going through a … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Word Storage #1113

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1113 “Word Storage” I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11 Having accepted God’s salvation plan through Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven and we are … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Good Old Days #1112

Posted on September 3, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1112 “The Good Old Days” Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. – Ecclesiastes 7:10 Do you often … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Called to Be Saints #1109

Posted on August 12, 2020 by ron021950

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 – Impending Doom #1107

Posted on July 23, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1107 “Impending Doom” Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. – … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Afflicted #1101

Posted on June 10, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1101 “Afflicted” We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; – 2 Corinthians 4:8 Afflicted means to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously. For example: … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Living Hope #1099

Posted on May 28, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1099 “Living Hope” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Numbered Days #1091

Posted on March 31, 2020 by ron021950

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 – Be Reconciled #1088

Posted on March 5, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1088 “Be Reconciled” So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Lord Will Fight For You #1087

Posted on February 26, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1087 “The Lord will Fight for You” Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name … Continue reading →

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