Tag Archives: faithfulness

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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The Object of Our Faith; September 16, 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” This is … Continue reading →

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Completion; September 10, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading →

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Unity; September 9, 2023

Posted on September 10, 2023 by jgarrott

John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in … Continue reading →

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Giving God Glory; September 8, 2023

Posted on September 9, 2023 by jgarrott

John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” How do we glorify God? By doing what He has created and sent us to do. In Charismatic circles we think of … 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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Motives and Priorities; August 30, 2023

Posted on August 31, 2023 by jgarrott

John 11:48 “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” The human capacity for misplaced priorities is absolutely incredible at … Continue reading →

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Staying On Track; August 18, 2023

Posted on August 19, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” We don’t think about how difficult it was at … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; August 5, 2023

Posted on August 6, 2023 by jgarrott

John 1:35-37 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. I am … 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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