Tag Archives: God’s grace

Dependence on God; June 11, 2026

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:17 “You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.” One of the first requirements to receiving anything properly is … Continue reading →

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World View; June 5, 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by jgarrott

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. I quote verse 7 of this chapter with great frequency, but this verse too is justly famous. It is completely counter to the way the world thinks … Continue reading →

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One God; May 24, 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. This statement by Paul matches perfectly the statement by Jesus Himself: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father … Continue reading →

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Suffering for the Kingdom; May 10, 2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 14:22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. This sounds very different from what you would hear in most churches today. We … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; May 5, 2026

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!” This is a principle every disciple of Jesus Christ needs to learn and remember. It’s not that obeying people is inherently wrong. Some people … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; May 4, 2026

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Discipleship changes you. That should go without saying, but … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Values; May 3, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by jgarrott

John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” This interplay between Jesus and Peter is deeply meaningful, and John is the only person who could have recorded … Continue reading →

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Obedience; April 25, 2026

Posted on April 26, 2026 by jgarrott

John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you … Continue reading →

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Restoration; April 17, 2026

Posted on April 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 22:32 “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” The story of Peter is of immense importance to every believer, even today. There is no question … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; April 6, 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” One of the most moving songs about the resurrection is Don Francisco’s He Is Alive. In it, Don draws a clear word-picture of how Peter … Continue reading →

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