Tag Archives: God’s grace

Stewardship; June 26, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:48 “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Ambition is a dangerous thing. This teaching, along with the famous parable … Continue reading →

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Doing God’s Word; June 19, 2018

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 8:21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Considering how His family had received Him not long before this, this doesn’t seem too surprising a response. There is also … Continue reading →

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Serving God; May 24, 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:45-46 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose … Continue reading →

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Responding to God’s Provision; May 22, 2018

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:43-44 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he … Continue reading →

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Rewards; May 20, 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:15 “Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?” I was very interested to hear from my mother that even my seminary professor grandfather, the … Continue reading →

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Intellect; May 10, 2018

Posted on May 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good … Continue reading →

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Optimism v. Pessimism; May 4, 2018

Posted on May 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” It just struck me that pessimism … Continue reading →

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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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Conceit; April 14, 2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith —” Because verses 2 and 3 were given to this church repeatedly years ago, I have tended to skip over … Continue reading →

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God’s Character; March 24, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 11:9 I will not carry out my fierce anger, nor will I turn and devastate Ephraim. For I am God, and not man— the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath.[ This verse wasn’t underlined in … Continue reading →

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