Don Schwager, editor of the Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations, provides an example of how to drink in the words of the Lord, and gives us an opportunity to consider our own inner disposition.
Author: The Sword of the Spirit
Articles for Advent and Christmas
Advent is a season of hope, a season of waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ as a child (which we celebrate in Christmas) and his second coming that will establish His Kingdom. During Advent we also remember that we are pilgrims in this world and just passing by, but our true home […]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 202518-25 January, 2025 She said to him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.” (John 11:27) Table of Contents Introduction The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an important opportunity for us in the Sword of […]
A loving tribute to Dr. Deanne Maria Vaz
– by Bibiana Barretto A life well-lived!04-06-1964 – 11-09-2024 Deanne was a person who wore many hats. But primarily she was a very simple, humble, unassuming, hands-on doctor, specialized in Pediatrics. She chose to work in a Municipal Hospital. She saw her profession more as a vocation, as she desired to utilize her expertise in rendering service to […]
New President and International Executive Council
Elections for a new International President of the Sword of the Spirit as well as members of the International Executive Council (IEC) took place during the meeting of the International Assembly last May in Costa Rica. They will serve for a 4-year period effective immediately. We would like to introduce Manny de los Santos as […]
International Coordinators Meeting 2024 in Costa Rica
More than 350 leaders from around the Sword of the Spirit as well as some guests from our strategic partners gathered in Costa Rica for four days of inspiring talks, useful workshops, lively worship times and upbuilding fellowship. Thank you for your prayers! Here is a short recap video that highlights the event:
Celebrating Pentecost
As charismatic christians, Pentecost is a feast we celebrate with special importance. Read some article about this feast to understand it better and to learn how and why we celebrate Pentecost.
Celebrating Easter
Easter is the greatest of all Christian seasons. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and his victory over sin and death.
In Memory of Steve Clark, a Mentor and a Brother
– by Jean Barbara I was sitting in my daughter’s living room with three of my grandchildren aged six, nine and eleven when I started writing this eulogy. They asked me who it was about, and when I told them, they said they had never heard of Steve Clark. One day, if one or all […]