Monthly Archives: March 2020

Spiritual Growth; March 10, 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Paul told the Corinthians to “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ,” (1 Corinthians 11:1) but here he makes it even more direct: we … Continue reading →

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Suffering; March 9, 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him. Reading this I immediately thought of a report I read just recently of persecuted believers … Continue reading →

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God’s Control; March 8, 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:3, 6 I thank my God every time I remember you, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. I have been … Continue reading →

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Praying for Leaders; March 7, 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. Paul was not hesitant to ask people to pray for him, and by … Continue reading →

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Opportunities; March 6, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. This is excellent advice, but we need to think about it and unpack it to … Continue reading →

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Children of Light; March 5, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Once again, I could preach on any verse in this chapter! This one, however, in a way summarizes the rest. … Continue reading →

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Words; March 4, 2020

Posted on March 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. The NIV isn’t bad here, but the … Continue reading →

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Calling; March 3, 2020

Posted on March 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. When it comes to Ephesians, I feel like writing a whole devotional on each verse! It’s no … Continue reading →

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God’s Love; March 2, 2020

Posted on March 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:17-19 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace; March 1, 2020

Posted on March 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:4-5 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved. Verses 8-10 of this chapter … Continue reading →

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