Tag Archives: faith

March 14, 2012

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:4 “He told them, `You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’” This is a well known story that Jesus told, and it has generated lots of opinions and discussions over … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2012

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:33 His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?” It is rather comforting to me that the 12 disciples were so slow to learn, because that means there’s hope … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2012

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” There is no question that this statement by Jesus was a major shock to the disciples, because they knew full well they didn’t … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jgarrott

Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” This is yet another statement of the … Continue reading →

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February 23, 2012

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: “It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?” God’s plans are generally mind-blowing for mankind. We can’t imagine what … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:8 “Therefore wait for me,” declares the LORD. Throughout the Bible we are enjoined to wait for the Lord. No matter how bad the situation looks at the moment, wait for the Lord. No matter how powerless you feel, … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. One of the best things … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2012

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” This verse is so basic and true as to go without saying, yet it is ignored or even actively denied by … Continue reading →

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December 10, 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he … Continue reading →

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