Category Archives: encouragement

Perspective; February 11, 2023

Posted on February 12, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The joy of the Lord doesn’t depend on circumstances. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Maturity; February 10, 2023

Posted on February 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. What a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Thinking; February 9, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. The whole letter to the Philippians is so loving, joyful, … Continue reading →

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Credentials; February 8, 2023

Posted on February 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. We take pride in many things, but most of them aren’t worth it. We evaluate ourselves and others on the basis of things … Continue reading →

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Living Out Salvation; February 7, 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Attitude; February 6, 2023

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese links the magnificent description of Christ’s attitude in verses 6-11 explicitly with what Paul has said in verses 3-4. That’s not to say that those … Continue reading →

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Life and Death; February 5, 2023

Posted on February 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. As I was reading on from verse 12, various things spoke to me, but then when I got to this verse I knew it was what … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Trials; February 4, 2023

Posted on February 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. It is hardly surprising that essentially the entire book of Philippians came up when I was researching Scriptures on The Joy of the Lord. For the next few days … Continue reading →

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In Step with the Spirit; February 3, 2023

Posted on February 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. When everything but the list of the sins of the flesh is underlined in my Bible in both languages, from verse 13 through the … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth; February 2, 2023

Posted on February 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Gal 4:16 Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? This jumped out at me because it is such a common problem these days. People lose their jobs from stating simple truths of biology! Jesus said of … Continue reading →

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