Category Archives: Christian

Light vs. Darkness; September 11, 2024

Posted on September 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 10:21-23 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt—darkness that can be felt.” So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days. No one could … Continue reading →

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Our Creator; September 10, 2024

Posted on September 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This is one of the most important verses in the whole Bible, but it’s been a long time since I’ve read Genesis 1. It wasn’t until the 19th Century that there … Continue reading →

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Active Faith; September 9, 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. This … Continue reading →

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Love; September 8, 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by jgarrott

2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. John is sometimes called “The Apostle of Love,” because he talks about it … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nourishment; September 7, 2024

Posted on September 8, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:2-3 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. This chapter is so rich, I was once again at a loss … Continue reading →

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Mental Preparation; September 6, 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. This chapter has various dearly-loved passages, but this one speaks to me … Continue reading →

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Patient Endurance; September 5, 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by jgarrott

James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; September 4, 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by jgarrott

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. It strikes me that this description of wisdom could do well to be inscribed on all … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; September 3, 2024

Posted on September 4, 2024 by jgarrott

James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. It strikes me that the specific sin given as an example here is partiality. Most people don’t even think … Continue reading →

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Confidence; September 2, 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. It has been said many times, but … Continue reading →

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