Category Archives: encouragement

Christian Living; February 20, 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 6:13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 19, 2025

Posted on February 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 4:19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. It should go without saying, but we are … Continue reading →

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Miracles; February 18, 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 9:35 All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. There’s something pretty persuasive about healing miracles! This one, and certainly the raising of Dorcas that followed, brought many into the kingdom of God. … Continue reading →

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Repentance (2); February 17, 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for … Continue reading →

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Repentance; February 16, 2025

Posted on February 17, 2025 by jgarrott

John 13:8, 17 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” I have long loved … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; February 15, 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025 by jgarrott

John 2:24-25 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person. Jesus was in an interesting place. He loved people totally, but … Continue reading →

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The Whole Bible; February 14, 2025

Posted on February 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24;26-27 “Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. This was the ultimate class in … Continue reading →

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Angels; February 13, 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? I noticed many years ago that almost any time … Continue reading →

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God’s Kingdom; February 12, 2025

Posted on February 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Matthew’s record of this teaching on not being anxious, in Matthew 6, is more famous, but it doesn’t have this line. We … Continue reading →

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Light; February 11, 2025

Posted on February 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 11:34-35 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. See to it, then, that the light within … Continue reading →

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