Tag Archives: God’s Spirit

The Mind of Christ; October 24, 2025

Posted on October 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. The Bible tells us of many people who are examples to us, some to be emulated and some to be avoided, but the ultimate example … Continue reading →

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God’s Spirit; August 10, 2025

Posted on August 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:2 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,    and streams on the dry ground;I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,    and my blessing on your descendants. The image is very clear, even graphic. Just within the past year we have … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; August 10, 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 3:34 “For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.” For once the NIV and the Japanese agree on a minor departure from the literal Greek. The Greek says, … Continue reading →

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By God’s Spirit; November 19, 2022

Posted on November 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. This is one verse where the Japanese is much clearer … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Bad Stuff; October 1, 2019

Posted on October 2, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. As always, God knows everything. He knew, long before I compiled this Scripture reading list, what kind of … Continue reading →

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Unquestioning Obedience; March 8, 2018

Posted on March 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:3-4 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Spirit; June 3, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 10:6 “The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” Language is an interesting thing. Reading the NIV, the implication is … Continue reading →

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