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Equality; April 12, 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. I don’t think I’d ever noticed it before, but here, rather than saying “men,” Luke says “souls.” (The Japanese says “people,” … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; April 10, 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 2:16-17 “No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “‘In the last days, God says,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your young men will see visions,    your old men will dream … Continue reading →

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Communication; April 10, 2026

Posted on April 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 2:8 “Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?” Many years ago I read, in a commentary that had belonged to my father’s father, a note he had written in the margin at … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; April 9, 2026

Posted on April 10, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse has been ingrained in my memory … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; April 8, 2026

Posted on April 9, 2026 by jgarrott

John 20:30-31 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Bible; April 7, 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. When we come right down to it, we’re all pretty dense. We need God’s help if we are going to understand what’s written in the Bible, even … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; April 6, 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” One of the most moving songs about the resurrection is Don Francisco’s He Is Alive. In it, Don draws a clear word-picture of how Peter … Continue reading →

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Women; April 5, 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. It is hard for us to imagine how thoroughly women were looked down on in that society. In a court of law, a woman’s … Continue reading →

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Individual Differences; April 4, 2026

Posted on April 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 3, 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” There are so many sweet, deeply meaningful things recorded in the Bible! This … Continue reading →

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