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September 6, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” In reading this just now the thing that immediately … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” I don’t … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:8-9 In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. But we see Jesus. This passage expresses something that has tormented thinking people … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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November 21, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Zechariah 14:9 The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name. We don’t usually think of Zechariah when we think of Last Days prophets, but this … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Verse 11 is justly known and loved, but this verse isn’t far behind. It is an absolutely marvelous promise of God, but it … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? It has always been interesting to me how many people seem to be so taken with angels. I understand that they are impressive and … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. As a school teacher of over 30 years experience, I can say a hearty AMEN to this verse! However, it applies in many areas, and not … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Attitude is enormously important. Just ask any pilot! In flying, attitude is whether the nose of the plane is pointed up or down, and that really isn’t … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; [even when] I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” In the NIV this translation is given only as a footnote, but this is how the Japanese renders it, and this way it says something very important. Some … Continue reading →

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