Category Archives: Christian

Obedience; September 6, 2026

Posted on September 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Hebrews 11 is the great “faith chapter” of the Bible, … Continue reading →

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Qualifications; September 4, 2026

Posted on September 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:4 And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was. When the Jewish Temple system hasn’t been in operation for 2,000 years, we have trouble really relating to … Continue reading →

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Considering Jesus; September 3, 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. How much do we really think about Jesus? We use His name freely enough, even casually, … Continue reading →

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Faith; September 2, 2026

Posted on September 3, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. Verse 7 of this chapter is justly … Continue reading →

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Values; September 1, 2026

Posted on September 2, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The verse ahead of this, about the love of money, is one of the most famous in the whole Bible, but it … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 31, 2026

Posted on September 1, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. God calls people to Himself, but He almost always does it through other people. The Good News is that … Continue reading →

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Answered Prayer; August 30, 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. It’s been a long time … Continue reading →

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Holiness; August 29, 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. The whole idea of holiness seems to be lost from many churches. We adjust to the standards of society around us, in … Continue reading →

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Faith, Love, and Hope; August 28, 2026

Posted on August 29, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I have liked this verse for a long time, because it expresses some … Continue reading →

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Integrity; August 27, 2026

Posted on August 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole section is enormously practical. Rather than esoteric discussions of theology and … Continue reading →

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