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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 – Hard Pressed #1316

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 – Awake #1315

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1315 “Awake” So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 I served in the Navy during the Vietnam era, and I dare say … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Two Choices #1313

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1313 “Two Choices” I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving … 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 – Now and Forever #1310

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 – 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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