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God’s Ways; September 15, 2020

Posted on September 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:13 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” Here we have the heart of a leader pleasing … Continue reading →

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Giving; September 14, 2020

Posted on September 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Genesis 33:11 “Please accept the present that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau accepted it. This story tells us all sorts of things about … Continue reading →

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God’s Feelings; September 13, 2020

Posted on September 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Genesis 6:6 The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. Some would insist that it’s just anthropomorphic fiction, but the Bible says many times that God has feelings. Anthropomorphism … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; September 12, 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This is so absolutely … Continue reading →

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Legacy; September 11, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. We speak of a person’s legacy, and as we get older we are concerned as to what our own will be. … Continue reading →

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Peter; September 10, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:24-25 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Healing; September 9, 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jgarrott

James 5:14-15 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Therapy; September 8, 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. I have taught Medical English at Nagasaki Rehabilitation College for over 38 years … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; September 7, 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This section of 1 Corinthians is a supremely anointed metaphor, one that anyone can grasp, and it deals with a … Continue reading →

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Ignorance; September 6, 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. For once, I really prefer the NIV to the Japanese! Where the NIV (like most English translations that come to mind) says, “I don’t … Continue reading →

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