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Relying on God; March 16, 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:20-21 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. I can’t read this Psalm without thinking of current events in Ukraine. … Continue reading →

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Secure Hope; March 6, 2022

Posted on March 8, 2022 by jgarrott

Job 8:13 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. If Eliphaz was not a good friend to Job, Bildad was worse. However, he too speaks some truth, even if it’s misapplied. … Continue reading →

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Physical Bodies; February 20, 2022

Posted on February 22, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. People everywhere tend to be obsessed with their bodies, either to … Continue reading →

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Response to Suffering; February 12, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The Japanese and the NIV reverse the order of the elements … Continue reading →

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Money; January 31, 2022

Posted on February 3, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! This passage, from verse six on, has been abused by so many charlatans that I’m tempted to wish it weren’t in the Bible, but it’s still God’s truth. “God … Continue reading →

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Comforting; January 27, 2022

Posted on January 30, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any … Continue reading →

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Fellowship with Christ; January 20, 2022

Posted on January 23, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Cor 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. It has been pointed out by many people that the church in Corinth had many problems, but Paul started his letter … Continue reading →

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Commitment; January 4, 2022

Posted on January 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Matt 14:14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Jesus’ level of dedication is shown by far more than what we call Passion Week. Here, He had just heard of … Continue reading →

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Transformative Events; December 25, 2021

Posted on December 29, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. This is obviously a very familiar verse, and a catchy little chorus has been … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; December 19, 2021

Posted on December 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. This particular declaration is found multiple times in Psalms, and was obviously a standard, and frequent, part of worship. Here it is used as an … Continue reading →

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