Category Archives: Christian

Being Like Jesus; March 28, 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 6:40 “The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.” This is the hope and goal of every true disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus cautioned us several times to not … Continue reading →

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Authority; March 27, 2026

Posted on March 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 5:24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” You might wonder why this … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Economics; March 26, 2026

Posted on March 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 12:43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” We have great trouble grasping Kingdom economics, because we are limited to the physical plane … Continue reading →

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Impossible; March 25, 2026

Posted on March 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” This is a vitally important, fundamental principle that we give lip service to, and at the same time … Continue reading →

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Motivation; March 24, 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 6:34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. The motive for teaching isn’t to make the teacher feel good, … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; March 23, 2026

Posted on March 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 6:3 “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. I find it very interesting that Jesus had brothers named James, … Continue reading →

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Individual Differences; March 22, 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. Here we have a disciple who didn’t physically follow Jesus, though he wanted to. … Continue reading →

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Communication; March 21, 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 4:34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Jesus is our example in everything, even in things that don’t necessarily seem “spiritual.” Here, He … Continue reading →

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The Great Commission; March 20, 2026

Posted on March 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of … Continue reading →

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Perception; March 19, 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Matthew gets the story slightly scrambled, but he does have Mary Magdalene grabbing Jesus’ feet. John, in chapter 20, gives a bit more … Continue reading →

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