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Forgiveness; February 22, 2025

Posted on February 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 7:18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. This is a difficult reality, even … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; February 15, 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025 by jgarrott

John 2:24-25 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person. Jesus was in an interesting place. He loved people totally, but … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; February 6, 2025

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:19-20 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence; February 3, 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading →

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Integrity; February 2, 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025 by jgarrott

1 John 2:4-5 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we … Continue reading →

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Assurance; January 17, 2025

Posted on January 28, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until … Continue reading →

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Mortality; January 20, 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. I have quoted verse 17 more times than I could count, but not this one so much. However, at … Continue reading →

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Putting On Christ; January 17, 2025

Posted on January 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. This is the exact opposite of what the world tells us. In my youth, the motto was, “If … Continue reading →

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Persecution; January 12, 2025

Posted on January 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Luke rather wisely did not try to record every sermon preached on this missionary journey, but as a representative sample, he recorded what was said in Antioch … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; January 10, 2025

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 12:2-3 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. Even dictators are … Continue reading →

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