Tag Archives: focus

Possibility; November 30, 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. I felt the Lord was directing me to write on this verse, but I wasn’t sure why. Then I read it in the Japanese, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; November 18, 2023

Posted on November 19, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. I can’t read this verse without remembering what my mother’s younger sister said about her response to her many suitors when she was the … 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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Christian; September 30, 2023

Posted on October 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 11:26 The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. This is indeed an inflection point in history, because words matter. There has been a good bit of discussion over why they started being called Christians at this point, and … Continue reading →

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The Miracles of Pentecost; September 14, 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” Various miracles … 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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Trusting God; September 4, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me.” After the Passover supper and Judas leaves, Jesus starts teaching His closest disciples in what is called the Upper Room Discourse. There is … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice; August 31, 2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 by jgarrott

John 12:3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. This is … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 12, 2023

Posted on August 13, 2023 by jgarrott

John 4:42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” The woman was an … Continue reading →

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Symbols; August 8, 2023

Posted on August 9, 2023 by jgarrott

John 3:14-15 “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” The verse after this gets the most attention, but … Continue reading →

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