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Anxiety; September 10, 2026

Posted on September 11, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. It’s interesting how little differences in translation can really change the impact … Continue reading →

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God’s Faithfulness; August 18, 2026

Posted on August 19, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. From verse 1 through this one, Paul speaks repeatedly of “calling,” and in this one he tells how it all happens: through God’s … Continue reading →

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True Religion; March 8, 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” Religion is a funny thing. It claims to be about connecting man to God, but it quickly devolves into man controlling man. … Continue reading →

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God’s Laws; February 24, 2026

Posted on February 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Those listening to Jesus as He said this were doubtless … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; December 1, 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:5 “And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,    and all people will see it together.For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” There are many passages in the Bible that preclude the idea of a “secret rapture.” You can’t get any more definite … Continue reading →

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Control; October 14, 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. This is clear evidence that Paul wasn’t a cult leader, because this is not … Continue reading →

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Creator God; August 6, 2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who go to great depths    to hide their plans from the Lord,who do their work in darkness and think,    “Who sees us? Who will know?” People have acted like this from creation. Even Adam and Eve thought they could hide … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans and Ours; July 26, 2025

Posted on July 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow,    for you do not know what a day may bring. This of course brings to mind James saying much the same thing, with the very wise instruction, “You ought to say, ‘If it is the … Continue reading →

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King Jesus; May 26, 2025

Posted on May 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:2 Hear my cry for help,    my King and my God,    for to you I pray. Recently there was a “scandal” because Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth opened a prayer meeting in the Pentagon (!) with a prayer to “King Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; March 9, 2024

Posted on March 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” This story has been repeated countless … Continue reading →

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