Category Archives: encouragement

The Gospel; January 14, 2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. We ascribe various shades of meaning to “Gospel,” and … Continue reading →

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Reputation; January 13, 2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 28:22 “But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.” As I read this it struck me that Christians in America are beginning to taste this sort of … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; January 12, 2022

Posted on January 14, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 27:35-36 After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. In the middle … Continue reading →

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Faith; January 11, 2022

Posted on January 13, 2022 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” This whole story is loaded with marvelous quotations of Jesus. I’m so thankful that John went to the trouble … Continue reading →

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God Meeting Needs; January 10, 2022

Posted on January 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 24:33-34 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Paul also notes that … Continue reading →

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Acting in Faith; January 9, 2022

Posted on January 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 17:14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. I have always loved this story, and it teaches us several things. In the first place, these 10 men … Continue reading →

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Serving God; January 8, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” I don’t remember how many years ago this first struck me, but it … Continue reading →

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Savior; January 7, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. This verse jumped out at me because of yesterday’s reading, where … Continue reading →

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The Blood of Jesus; January 6, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:27-28 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” In … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; January 5, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:36 Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. It is of major importance that, as … Continue reading →

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