Tag Archives: focus

God’s Grace; May 1, 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. … Continue reading →

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Focusing on the Spiritual; April 18, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:5 “This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.” The people here were understandably discouraged, because they were confronted daily with ruins that either needed … Continue reading →

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Praising God; March 25, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” As many have noted, Jesus changed one word in … Continue reading →

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Who We Trust; February 15, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” This is certainly a follow-up on yesterday’s message! This … Continue reading →

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Satisfaction; February 1, 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:1-2 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, … Continue reading →

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Renewal; January 18, 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:19 But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead. … Continue reading →

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Praise and Worship; January 6, 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! This verse expresses a very simple and basic truth that all too few people have discovered. Praise is … Continue reading →

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Focus; December 26, 2017

Posted on December 28, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Simeon is an interesting figure in the Bible, recorded … Continue reading →

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Singing to God; November 30, 2017

Posted on December 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 135:3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. The differences in translation between the NIV and the Japanese aren’t drastic, but they’re very interesting. In the first place, the … Continue reading →

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Materialism; November 24, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:36-37 Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. It’s interesting to read the Bible and realize I’m getting more out of … Continue reading →

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