Tag Archives: faith

June 23, 2012

Posted on June 23, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:9 Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. As I have occasion to remember and/or quote fairly often, … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. God has made many promises to us, and frankly, some of them seem pretty extreme. The question for us, as is was for Abraham, is … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 27:23-24 “Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, `Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” As is shown in verses 12 and 16, Peter’s entire focus was … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” I started to say that this is very timely advice for this day and age, but then I realized that this has been true … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Peter knew whom he believed, (2 Timothy 1:12) and … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2012

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 12:48 “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Jesus touched on this issue of stewardship several times, and others did … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2012

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. When John 20 is one of my favorite chapters in … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 24:25-27 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ* have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” This is … Continue reading →

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