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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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Obeying God; July 24, 2026

Posted on July 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 1:7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.” The calling of Jeremiah was a major event in the history of … Continue reading →

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The Church; July 22, 2026

Posted on July 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 62:1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet,till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. It is debatable whether this is the Lord speaking through Isaiah, or Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Commission; July 21, 2026

Posted on July 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. This is such a long, compounded description of … Continue reading →

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Time and Eternity; July 18, 2026

Posted on July 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring justice to the nations.The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm. The chapter as a whole stresses the impermanence of the material world, but … Continue reading →

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Women; June 16, 2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:15 God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah.” This is extremely important, but we almost miss it in English, and we completely miss it … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Values; May 3, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by jgarrott

John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” This interplay between Jesus and Peter is deeply meaningful, and John is the only person who could have recorded … Continue reading →

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Common Sense; April 15, 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 13:17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing. It’s amazing how uncommon “common sense” actually is! We get caught in our accustomed thought patterns, conditioned … Continue reading →

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