Tag Archives: choices

Confidence; December 11, 2018

Posted on December 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 (So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. “Accuser” is the devil’s name, … Continue reading →

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Good Advice; November 13, 2018

Posted on November 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. What marvelous advice! The world … Continue reading →

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Response to the Gospel; September 1, 2018

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” It says in verse 22 … Continue reading →

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Peace; July 26, 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I could read and meditate on … Continue reading →

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Jesus vs. the Devil; July 17, 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I think it would be impossible to overstate the importance of the 1st half … Continue reading →

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Receiving and Acting on the Word; April 23, 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 12:10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 19, 2918

Posted on April 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 3:3-4 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have taken away … Continue reading →

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Praising God; March 25, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” As many have noted, Jesus changed one word in … Continue reading →

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Being Like Christ; December 21, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. It is interesting that the Japanese in this verse seems to point back to verses 2 and 3, whereas the English clearly points forward to verses 6-11. … Continue reading →

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Faith; December 10, 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God.” I find I quote this statement by Gabriel fairly often, but it’s still an open question how much I really believe it. I really think God chose a medically impossible method of … Continue reading →

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