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Suffering; February 1, 2020

Posted on February 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 5:3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Faith; January 31, 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 1:5-6 Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong … Continue reading →

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Books; January 30, 2020

Posted on February 2, 2020 by jgarrott

John 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. I think we see a … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Appearance; January 29, 2020

Posted on February 2, 2020 by jgarrott

John 21:12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. From Jesus’ resurrection on, people had trouble with visual recognition, from Mary Magdalene in … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Jesus; January 28, 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by jgarrott

John 20:14, 16 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). … Continue reading →

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It Is Finished; January 27, 2020

Posted on January 31, 2020 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. It is difficult for us to imagine the level of suffering Jesus experienced up until this … Continue reading →

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Unity; January 26, 2020

Posted on January 31, 2020 by jgarrott

John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in … Continue reading →

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Prayer; January 25, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jgarrott

John 16:26-27 “In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I … Continue reading →

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Belonging; January 24, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jgarrott

John 15:19 “If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates … Continue reading →

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Abiding; January 23, 2020

Posted on January 26, 2020 by jgarrott

John 15:4 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” This is the very simplest, most … Continue reading →

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