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The Joy of the Lord; July 11, 2022

Posted on July 15, 2022 by jgarrott

At this point the theme of the readings changes from Hope, which we have been following for some time, to The Joy of the Lord. I will not be writing on that specific point every day, but I will be … Continue reading →

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Gathering Together; March 27, 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. This is one of the secrets to Christian fellowship: we really do rejoice to see others who are committed … Continue reading →

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The Day; April 22, 2020

Posted on April 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching. The irony and the impact of this coming … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Ministry; September 18, 2019

Posted on September 21, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes. This sounds like the cry of a pastor to me, particularly when the Japanese says, “return,” rather than simply, “turn.” Every church loses people, and … Continue reading →

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June 22, 2015

Posted on June 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. The devil has been working to keep people … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 12:12 Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. I have a message on tape, preached by a friend, about all the reasons … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 122:1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” This short, simple verse is one that is often taught to small children, but it is equally applicable to adults. Far … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. This general theme comes up many times in Proverbs, simply because it’s true: who you hang with makes a big difference. We can’t … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2012

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. For once I really like the turn of phrase of the NIV, but there’s a difference in nuance between the NIV … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jgarrott

John 15:4 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” This whole passage about the vine … Continue reading →

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