Tag Archives: exercising faith

Confirmations; December 28, 2022

Posted on December 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Matt 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. In the Christmas story we often talk about the faith of Mary and of Joseph, but when you think about it, the Magi also had exemplary faith. There is no … Continue reading →

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Faith; January 11, 2022

Posted on January 13, 2022 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” This whole story is loaded with marvelous quotations of Jesus. I’m so thankful that John went to the trouble … Continue reading →

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Faith; November 23, 2021

Posted on November 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; December 20, 2020

Posted on December 25, 2020 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Every time I read Philemon I seem to gravitate to this … Continue reading →

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Actions; September 1, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 9:34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. There are many records of healing in the Bible, and a common element is the afflicted person … Continue reading →

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Faith; July 12, 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! It will be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. Faith is a very interesting thing. It’s not quantifiable except by God, … Continue reading →

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Faith; April 18, 2019

Posted on April 21, 2019 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. Faith is not something in which we can command each other, but it … Continue reading →

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Abiding in Faith; June 5, 2018

Posted on June 8, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 5:36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” The Gospel of Mark is widely agreed to be Peter’s recollection of events, essentially dictated to Mark. It was the earliest of the Gospels, … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith; December 25, 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. It is always wonderful to have confirmation you have heard from God. Very few … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. It is an interesting stylistic convention that so many of the Psalmists addressed their souls like this. We don’t know who this … Continue reading →

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