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March 1, 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. The NIV specifies “false humility” in this … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. This comes across as timely, because the days are certainly evil! We are inundated with … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. I have preached on this verse within the past year, if I’m not mistaken. It’s a very … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. From verse 9 on this is like a waterfall of good advice, with one or two pithy zingers per verse. Any one of those is worth writing … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” This is the … Continue reading →

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February 23, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: The story that follows this verse is justly famous. It is an enormous comfort to those who throw themselves … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 14:13-14 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Reading this immediately … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:51 “He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.” The Bible deals with our activities a good bit, both good and bad, but it also speaks of our … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:8-10 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father’, for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor … Continue reading →

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