Monthly Archives: August 2021

Peter; August 18, 2021

Posted on August 21, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 11:25 “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” The story as a whole is certainly famous, and we ran into the account … Continue reading →

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The Best; August 17, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 10:51-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along … Continue reading →

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Deliverance Ministry; August 16, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 9:28-29 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer. “ It has always struck me as interesting, to say the least, … Continue reading →

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Response to Opposition; August 15, 2021

Posted on August 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; August 14, 2021

Posted on August 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 6:41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; August 13, 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. This verse has always been an encouragement to me, but a lot … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; August 12, 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Every time I read this passage I remember an experiment that was done in the early days of … Continue reading →

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Last Days; August 11, 2021

Posted on August 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. People have been reading this chapter for 2000 years and responding either rightly or … Continue reading →

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Already/Not Yet; August 10. 2021

Posted on August 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Here, or in the slightly more specific record in Mark 11:24, Jesus says something so extreme that it is shocking. Frankly, it violates both our logic … Continue reading →

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Marriage; August 9, 2021

Posted on August 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:6 “So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Because I use this passage every time I do premarital counseling, I have it essentially memorized in Japanese. As I … Continue reading →

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