Tag Archives: focus

Last Days; March 17, 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.” In the verses following, Jesus really lays it on the line. No believer can honestly say, “This isn’t what I signed up for.” This fits perfectly with the very succinct … Continue reading →

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True Religion; March 8, 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” Religion is a funny thing. It claims to be about connecting man to God, but it quickly devolves into man controlling man. … Continue reading →

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Legalism; February 13, 2026

Posted on February 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; February 2, 2026

Posted on February 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. There are many Bible passages, particularly in the Psalms, that speak of seeking God early in the morning. It’s a simple fact of human … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; December 20, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” I have heard various discussions as to the difference between Zechariah’s response to Gabriel and … Continue reading →

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Perspective; November 18, 2025

Posted on November 19, 2025 by jgarrott

3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. Priorities are an issue every moment of our lives. John desired … Continue reading →

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Wants vs. Needs; October 29, 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. This verse gets quoted a great deal, both appropriately and inappropriately. The big sticking point is the simple word, need. We have … Continue reading →

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Purpose; October 23, 2025

Posted on October 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:24-25 But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith. … Continue reading →

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One Body; October 12, 2025

Posted on October 13, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This is a vitally important verse that puts the point on all that Paul has written about how the different parts … Continue reading →

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Hope; October 10, 2025

Posted on October 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It has been demonstrated countless times that hope … Continue reading →

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