Category Archives: Christian

Representing Christ; May 12, 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. Where some translations have “your joy in Christ,” the Japanese has the more literal, “your pride in me.” There … Continue reading →

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Love; May 11, 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the … Continue reading →

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Our Battle; May 10, 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. It’s interesting how context … Continue reading →

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Serving People; May 9, 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. I frequently quote the verse ahead of this in relation to parenting, as part of my faith declarations, … Continue reading →

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Exposing Evil; May 8, 2019

Posted on May 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. I have underlined almost all of Ephesians, so I consciously thought of what God might be saying to me through what was not underlined, … Continue reading →

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Participating in Sanctification; May 7, 2019

Posted on May 11, 2019 by jgarrott

[Since my wife went into the hospital May 7th, for back surgery on the 8th, I’ll be doing my own editing for a couple of weeks. Please excuse any missed errors or obscurities.] Ephesians 4:22 You were taught, with regard … Continue reading →

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Ministry Gifts; May 6, 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:11-13 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in … Continue reading →

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Calling; May 5, 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 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. For someone with a good background in the faith, this one little verse takes care of just … Continue reading →

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Faith; May 4, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

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The Holiness of God; May 3, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. This verse in itself is incredibly good news, and could even be said to be the essence of the Gospel. Paul is expressing … Continue reading →

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