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Faithfulness; May 7, 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:61 “And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” God honored Solomon’s office as king, and He anointed him to speak real truth to the … Continue reading →

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Integrity; May 6, 2025

Posted on May 7, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:3 “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance,for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.” The verse ahead of this is dearly loved and set to music, but this verse also … Continue reading →

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Happiness; May 5, 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. In Deuteronomy, “rejoice” is essentially the same as “celebrate.” Thus, Moses is saying … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; May 4, 2025

Posted on May 5, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 16:17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you. The principle of proportional giving is repeated throughout the Bible. Last Sunday the Bible story for Children’s Church was the widow … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 3, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 14:23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may … Continue reading →

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Giving to God; May 2, 2025

Posted on May 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you. I noticed quite a few years ago that in the … Continue reading →

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True Worship; May 1, 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Leviticus 9:6 Then Moses said, “This is what the Lord has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.” Reading the step-by-step description of the sacrificial ritual described after this, the thing that came to mind was … Continue reading →

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The Risen Christ; April 30, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, … Continue reading →

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Baptism; April 29, 2025

Posted on April 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. I’ve heard this verse used numbers … Continue reading →

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Faith; April 28, 2025

Posted on April 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. The following three verses are some of the most famous in the whole Bible, but this verse strikes me as rather remarkable. That there were some who were … Continue reading →

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