Tag Archives: focus

Trials; October 29, 2026

Posted on October 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. It’s a little awkward to be writing on this when it was part of this past Sunday’s message! However, we must not let … Continue reading →

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Past and Future; October 25, 2026

Posted on October 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place,and new things I declare;before they spring into beingI announce them to you.” This whole chapter is justly famous and dearly loved. However, this verse is important to remember in every age. … Continue reading →

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Joy; September 23, 2026

Posted on September 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Depending on God is truly the source of genuine joy. Various things can give us joy, but every last one is magnified and deepened when we realize … Continue reading →

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Practical Hope; September 19, 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:8 I keep my eyes always on the Lord.With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I could easily write on any verse in this Psalm. Verse 6 was a favorite of my father, and his … Continue reading →

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Our Hope; September 12, 2026

Posted on September 13, 2026 by jgarrott

1 John 3:2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Holiness; September 7, 2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-15 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do. There are all sorts of things involved … Continue reading →

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Considering Jesus; September 3, 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. How much do we really think about Jesus? We use His name freely enough, even casually, … Continue reading →

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Calling; August 20, 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Actually, this whole chapter deals with calling in one way or another, which is why we’ve had every bit of it in this month’s readings. … Continue reading →

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Fasting; August 12, 2026

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and … Continue reading →

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Salvation; July 27, 2026

Posted on July 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved;for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said,even among the survivors whom the Lord calls. This verse is famously quoted by Peter in Acts 2:21 and Paul in Romans … Continue reading →

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