Category Archives: encouragement

Complexity; July 15, 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” We get a lot more detail of … Continue reading →

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Authority and Forgiveness; July 14, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men. We don’t often think about how faith is intertwined with authority. Right now all sorts of things … Continue reading →

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Following Christ; July 13, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matt 8:21-22 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” I have heard more than one message that, I think, … Continue reading →

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Faith; July 12, 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! It will be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. Faith is a very interesting thing. It’s not quantifiable except by God, … Continue reading →

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Commitment; July 11, 2020

Posted on July 13, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:19-20 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Just reading Matthew you might think this was Jesus’ first encounter with these men, but John … Continue reading →

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Fathers; July 10, 2020

Posted on July 13, 2020 by jgarrott

Malachi 4:5-6 “See, I will send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; July 9, 2020

Posted on July 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Zechariah 11:16 For I am going to raise up a shepherd over the land who will not care for the lost, or seek the young, or heal the injured, or feed the healthy, but will eat the meat of the … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord; July 8, 2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Hosea 14:9 Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. This verse would be a … Continue reading →

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Recognizing God; July 7, 2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Hosea 11:3 “It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but they did not realize it was I who healed them.” This sad commentary is something I’m afraid the Lord has to say about a … Continue reading →

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Sincerity; July 6, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020 by jgarrott

Hosea 6:6 “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” Verses 1-3 of this chapter actually sound very good, and verse three has been set to music in Japanese in a worship chorus that … Continue reading →

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