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The Blessings of Obedience; May 2, 2024

Posted on May 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Many people were deeply touched by hearing Jesus, which is why large crowds often followed Him. The woman who cried out, prompting this … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; March 17, 2024

Posted on March 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. There are several Biblical references to eating God’s Word. The Psalmist said, “How sweet … Continue reading →

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Applying Faith; August 1, 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. I just had a revelation about the Japanese language. The term used where the NIV says “believe” is usually translated into English as … Continue reading →

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Applying the Word; November 24, 2022

Posted on November 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:12 “Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” Many people down through the centuries have thought, “That’s not fair!” However, it … Continue reading →

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Practical Christianity; February 6, 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. It seems like every time you turn around, someone is … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jgarrott

James 1:21-22 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jgarrott

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon is celebrated for his wisdom, but that is terribly marred for me by his stupidity … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. God’s promises are always true. However, at times we misunderstand them, and so either fail to appropriate them, or fail … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” This one statement could be applied to the whole Bible! Nothing in the Bible is to be left as abstract, theoretical knowledge; it is … Continue reading →

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