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Evangelism; November 16, 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Paul didn’t say … Continue reading →

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In Jesus’ Name; November 15, 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The “practical living” sections of Paul’s letters are so rich and … Continue reading →

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Appetites; November 14, 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Every once in a while the Japanese translation I use makes a lot more sense than the NIV, and this is … Continue reading →

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Good Advice; November 13, 2018

Posted on November 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. What marvelous advice! The world … Continue reading →

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Theology; November 12, 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:23 This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Sometimes Paul writes stuff that makes Quantum Mechanics look simple by comparison! … Continue reading →

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Qualifications; November 11, 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Japanese society pays a lot of attention to qualifications, especially in the form of licenses, certificates, … Continue reading →

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Peace; November 10, 2018

Posted on November 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; November 9, 2018

Posted on November 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. The section ahead of this is so glorious that this perhaps gets overlooked much of the time. From verse 7 through 14 Paul expresses his own level … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; November 8, 2018

Posted on November 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. This is a Scripture that I quote often, and it … Continue reading →

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Attitude; November 7, 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Several years ago WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) was all the rage, with bracelets and all sorts of things sporting those initials, all based on a book … Continue reading →

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