Tag Archives: death

Responding to the Cross; March 29, 2024

Posted on March 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. One thing that is very clear from the Bible record is that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Change; March 7, 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. This is a justly famous passage, beautifully set … Continue reading →

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Death as Reward; February 26, 2024

Posted on February 27, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 34:27-28 “Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before God when you heard what he spoke against this place and its people, and because you humbled yourself before me and tore your robes and wept in … Continue reading →

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Death; December 27, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. The longer I live the more I am amazed at some … Continue reading →

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Death and Life; December 1, 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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Resurrection; November 22, 2023

Posted on November 23, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. To be honest, I don’t think churches or Christians today dwell on resurrection very much. We focus on heaven, which … Continue reading →

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End Times; November 6, 2023

Posted on November 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is … Continue reading →

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Our Goal; September 1, 2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by jgarrott

John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” This whole section is so loaded with deeply meaningful verses! I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; August 29, 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by jgarrott

John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus; August 27, 2023

Posted on August 28, 2023 by jgarrott

John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” Thinking about it, Jesus was here … Continue reading →

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