Tag Archives: faith

The Mystery of Faith; July 3, 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:20-21 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. … Continue reading →

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Thin Faith; July 2, 2023

Posted on July 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread?” Jesus’ disciples often tried His patience, but certainly not more than we do today. What is interesting to … Continue reading →

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Faith to Receive; June 30, 2023

Posted on July 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Human beings are strange. If we think we are familiar with something or someone, we resist the idea that there might be something we … Continue reading →

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Living in the Supernatural; June 29, 2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that moment. There are various supernatural things at work here. We focus on the healing itself, but … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Creator; June 27, 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” I referenced this incident yesterday in contrast to the faith of the Roman centurion, but it’s certainly worth … Continue reading →

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Authority; June 26, 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:8-9 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. … Continue reading →

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Worry; June 25, 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:27 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?” Worry is poisonous. It multiplies the damage negative events have on us. Jesus told us very clearly that in this world we will have … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; June 22, 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 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. Verses two and three of … Continue reading →

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Responding to Injustice; June 21, 2023

Posted on June 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:3-4 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in … Continue reading →

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Faith; June 19, 2023

Posted on June 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Jonah 3:10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened. This story is remarkable in a number of ways. In … Continue reading →

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