Monthly Archives: January 2023

Understanding the Bible; January 7, 2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. The simple fact of the matter is, the Bible doesn’t make much sense without the help of the One who wrote it. We can see surface meanings, … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; January 6, 2023

Posted on January 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes. God’s plans, … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; January 5, 2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” I think we tend to misunderstand two … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective; January 4, 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” This is a marvelous verse, quoted by many and included by Chu Ko­saka in one of his songs. As … Continue reading →

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God’s Truth; January 3, 2023

Posted on January 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 8:10He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,“‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’” This is … Continue reading →

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Social Affirmation; January 2, 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 6:22-23 “Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Grace; January 1, 2023

Posted on January 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Verses 8 and 9 of … Continue reading →

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Scripture Songs; December 31, 2022

Posted on January 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. We have trouble grasping the magnitude of what Jeremiah was going through when he … Continue reading →

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