Category Archives: Christian

God’s Use of Circumstances; January 13, 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 16:17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” Everything about this story is interesting, and worthy of meditation! I have … Continue reading →

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Persecution; January 12, 2025

Posted on January 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Luke rather wisely did not try to record every sermon preached on this missionary journey, but as a representative sample, he recorded what was said in Antioch … Continue reading →

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Political Correctness; January 11, 2025

Posted on January 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 13:19 “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?” Wow! This is … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; January 10, 2025

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 12:2-3 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. Even dictators are … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; January 9, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. This is one of the most dramatic, and rightly … Continue reading →

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Perfection; January 8, 2025

Posted on January 9, 2025 by jgarrott

John 12:43 For they loved human praise more than praise from God. What a sad but common commentary! So much of the time we live our lives for our human audience, performing in ways that we think will get us applause, … Continue reading →

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The Gospel; January 7, 2025

Posted on January 8, 2025 by jgarrott

John 12:31-32 “Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” There are two very amazing things here. The … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; January 6, 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025 by jgarrott

John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”  “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you … Continue reading →

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Procrastination; January 5, 2025

Posted on January 6, 2025 by jgarrott

John 9:4 “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” This story of Jesus healing the man born blind is one of my favorites in … Continue reading →

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Focus; January 4, 2025

Posted on January 5, 2025 by jgarrott

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Everyone goes through times of darkness. However, Jesus is here … Continue reading →

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