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Struggling with God; April 21, 2021

Posted on April 24, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” When you look at Jewish history, Israel is an enormously appropriate name. As … Continue reading →

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Humility; April 20, 2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:10 “I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. I had only my staff when I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two groups.” This was something of a pivotal moment … Continue reading →

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Maturity; April 19, 2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 25:23 The Lord said to her,“Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” It strikes me that … Continue reading →

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Bold Prayer; April 18, 2021

Posted on April 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:12 Then he prayed, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.” This is a very interesting story. We don’t even know the name of this servant/slave, though it’s … Continue reading →

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Sin and Grace; April 17, 2021

Posted on April 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 20:3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream one night and said to him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman.” This whole story seems very weird … Continue reading →

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Prayer; April 16, 2021

Posted on April 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask … Continue reading →

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Revival; April 15, 2021

Posted on April 17, 2021 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 … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Death; April 14, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 2:25 “David said about him:“‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’” I think it’s significant that David was given the privilege of prophesying about his most important … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; April 13, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. This was a watershed moment in human history, not to mention the history of the Church. (Actually, … Continue reading →

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Siblings; April 12, 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Thinking about it, this verse tells us a great deal. In the first place it tells us … Continue reading →

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