Tag Archives: faith

Faith and Understanding; September 11, 2023

Posted on September 12, 2023 by jgarrott

John 20:8-9 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) It’s recorded here that John, seeing … Continue reading →

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Peace in Trouble; September 7, 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As much as I quote this verse, there’s still … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; September 4, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me.” After the Passover supper and Judas leaves, Jesus starts teaching His closest disciples in what is called the Upper Room Discourse. There is … Continue reading →

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Accepting Christ; September 3, 2023

Posted on September 4, 2023 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” This verse is at the same time challenging, encouraging, and frustrating for anyone who is actively … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; August 29, 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by jgarrott

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

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God’s Schedule; August 28, 2023

Posted on August 29, 2023 by jgarrott

John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. It is of intense interest that it was precisely because Jesus loved Martha, Mary, … Continue reading →

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Stubborn Unbelief; August 25, 2023

Posted on August 26, 2023 by jgarrott

John 9:18 The Jews still did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they sent for the man’s parents. I have long loved this particular Bible story for a number of reasons, but at … Continue reading →

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Commitment; August 24, 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” It has struck me in … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Word; August 23, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:30 Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Jesus wasn’t being quite as direct here as He was with the woman at the well, (John 4) but this certainly reminds me of that. Jesus spoke in … Continue reading →

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Springs of Living Water; August 21, 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams … Continue reading →

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