Tag Archives: faith

Applying Faith; August 1, 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. I just had a revelation about the Japanese language. The term used where the NIV says “believe” is usually translated into English as … Continue reading →

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Truth; July 31, 2023

Posted on August 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 22:67-68 “If you are the Christ, ” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer.” Human beings have an amazing ability to make … Continue reading →

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Knowing the Future; July 28, 2023

Posted on July 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 18:34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about. Sometimes it’s better that we don’t know what’s going on. Jesus needed to tell … Continue reading →

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Persistence; July 27, 2023

Posted on July 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. This is an extremely important counterpoint to Jesus’ repeated teaching on faith. His various remarks about “faith as small … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness of Sin; July 22, 2023

Posted on July 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Jesus was famous for telling people their faith had brought them physical healing, but here He expressly says that faith has brought forgiveness. In the … Continue reading →

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Faith for All; July 21, 2023

Posted on July 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” When Matthew recorded this incident in chapter … Continue reading →

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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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