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God’s Supply; March 8, 2025

Posted on March 9, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. I have no idea how many times I’ve quoted this verse! Along with John 16:33 it has given me … Continue reading →

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Repentance (2); February 17, 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for … Continue reading →

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Angels; February 13, 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? I noticed many years ago that almost any time … Continue reading →

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God’s Kingdom; February 12, 2025

Posted on February 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Matthew’s record of this teaching on not being anxious, in Matthew 6, is more famous, but it doesn’t have this line. We … Continue reading →

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Being Yoked; January 21, 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? This is an important teaching, but a difficult one. As Jesus said, we are in … Continue reading →

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Motivation; January 15, 2025

Posted on January 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 26:28-29 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; January 6, 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025 by jgarrott

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

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Being a Light; December 31, 2024

Posted on January 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. The Book of Daniel can get pretty cryptic, and in this chapter Daniel himself says … Continue reading →

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Justice; December 22, 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouragedtill he establishes justice on earth.    In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” I was a little surprised that the Japanese translation I currently use said “judgment,” rather than “justice,” in this verse, and … Continue reading →

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Peace; December 13, 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 5:5 And he will be our peace. For once I really don’t care for the Japanese translation, but I really like the English! The Japanese says, “Peace will come in the following way.” What is inspiring about that? However, … Continue reading →

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