Category Archives: encouragement

Witnesses; April 9, 2026

Posted on April 10, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse has been ingrained in my memory … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; April 8, 2026

Posted on April 9, 2026 by jgarrott

John 20:30-31 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Bible; April 7, 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. When we come right down to it, we’re all pretty dense. We need God’s help if we are going to understand what’s written in the Bible, even … Continue reading →

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Women; April 5, 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. It is hard for us to imagine how thoroughly women were looked down on in that society. In a court of law, a woman’s … Continue reading →

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Individual Differences; April 4, 2026

Posted on April 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 3, 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” There are so many sweet, deeply meaningful things recorded in the Bible! This … Continue reading →

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Government; April 2, 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 18:24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. Mob rule seldom has anything to do with justice. There are those in the US today who are expressly trying to use mob rule to get their way, and the results … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Attitude; April 1, 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. The events of Good … Continue reading →

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Joy; March 30, 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” I don’t think at all that Jesus is forbidding us to rejoice over spiritual triumphs. He is rather telling … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; March 29, 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 9:3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” Here, Jesus is sending out the 12, and in the next chapter He sends out the 72. That said, these are … Continue reading →

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