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Blessings of Faith; July 20, 2023

Posted on July 21, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Being so familiar with this passage, the Lord indicated which verse I would be writing on before I ever read it! … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Unbelief; July 19, 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.” The power of habit and expectation is … Continue reading →

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Timing; July 17, 2023

Posted on July 18, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. This is a very famous verse, and in my experience one of the most quoted from the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; July 15, 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” I keep coming back to this story because I can identify with this … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Witchcraft; July 13, 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 5:36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” This is of course another of the stories that is recorded by multiple Gospel writers, but each one includes different details. These particular words … Continue reading →

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Demonstrating Power; July 11, 2023

Posted on July 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 2:12 He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” This dramatic, moving story is rightly recorded by … Continue reading →

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Faith; July 9, 2023

Posted on July 10, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:41-42 In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let him come down now from … Continue reading →

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The Prayer of Faith; July 5, 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” We’re back to the mystery of faith, coupled with the privilege of prayer. I think every human being has the instinct of prayer, but that can … Continue reading →

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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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