Tag Archives: faithfulness

Calling; December 13, 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. As often happens in Paul’s letters, the rest of this chapter unpacks all the meaning contained in … Continue reading →

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Perspective; December 6, 2023

Posted on December 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. I have always thought of this verse in terms of getting worn out by … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; December 5, 2023

Posted on December 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. This whole letter is a screed against trying to earn salvation by works, and this verse is a very interesting element of that. … Continue reading →

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The Grace of God; November 21, 2023

Posted on November 22, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; November 13, 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? This is an extremely important … Continue reading →

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Conforming; November 5, 2023

Posted on November 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; October 26, 2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. This second half of the chapter is … Continue reading →

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Isaiah; September 24, 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 8:35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. God gave Philip a very easy assignment here, because the passage in question is from Isaiah 53. I enjoy watching Internet … Continue reading →

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Stephen; September 21, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Stephen is an excellent example of how God will expand the “job description” of someone who is totally dedicated … Continue reading →

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Body Life; September 19, 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 5:13-14 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. I don’t remember when, but certainly … Continue reading →

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