Tag Archives: focus

Suffering; August 18, 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 22:41-44 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and … Continue reading →

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Maturity; August 12, 2020

Posted on August 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 8:14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. Matthew’s record of this parable (Matthew … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 9, 2020

Posted on August 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 4:44 And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. Jesus healed and delivered many, which gained Him popularity, but He never stopped proclaiming the Gospel. We get caught up in all sorts of things, but we must … Continue reading →

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Faith; August 6, 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Matthew’s telling of this episode came up in the readings July 26th, but … Continue reading →

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Focus; July 24, 2020

Posted on July 26, 2020 by jgarrott

Matt 15:25-28 The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat … Continue reading →

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Focus; June 23, 2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. To me, this whole chapter … Continue reading →

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Good News; June 14, 2020

Posted on June 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. This verse rings true right now precisely because the converse is true: bad news tears us down. Last night a TV show … Continue reading →

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Good Health; June 7, 2020

Posted on June 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:19-20 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. I have seen and heard verse 20 quoted … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; June 3, 2020

Posted on June 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:15 I wait for you, O Lord; you will answer, O Lord my God. Sometimes I think David had a spiritual advantage in not having the things we depend on, like modern medicine, so he was forced to depend … Continue reading →

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Miracles; May 28, 2020

Posted on May 30, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Kings 20:6 “‘I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of … Continue reading →

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