Tag Archives: actions

God’s Grace; May 26, 2022

Posted on May 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. This chapter as a whole is talking about the salvation of the Jews, and as such is very … Continue reading →

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Practical Love; November 9, 2021

Posted on November 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Sometimes we forget what a practical, down-to-earth book the Bible is. Here John very politely knocks the stuffing out of people … Continue reading →

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Consequences; May 15, 2020

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. This is not a feel-good message! … Continue reading →

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Repentance; December 8, 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Joel 2:13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. This is a good counterpoint to … Continue reading →

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Words; December 7, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Hosea 14:2 Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips.” The Bible talks many times about how words alone … Continue reading →

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Love; December 27, 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. John wrote a good bit on this theme, but he was only echoing what he saw and heard in Jesus. In … Continue reading →

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Faith; June 4, 2018

Posted on June 7, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 5:27-29 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 21:28-29 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite: “Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself, I will not bring this disaster in his day, but I … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2014

Posted on September 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” Jesus certainly had a way of getting to the point! He was dealing with people who said all the right things, but He wasn’t going to let them off … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2012

Posted on August 21, 2012 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. That’s not to say that words aren’t important, because they are, but … Continue reading →

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