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Freedom; August 23, 2026

Posted on August 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Freedom is a tricky thing. We think we want it, but the pursuit of … Continue reading →

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Calling; August 20, 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Actually, this whole chapter deals with calling in one way or another, which is why we’ve had every bit of it in this month’s readings. … Continue reading →

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Faith; August 15, 2026

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Romans 4:20-21 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This statement is true, … Continue reading →

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Love; August 9, 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. The Upper Room Discourse is so incredibly rich, I think I could preach on literally any verse in it! This verse is certainly no exception, and … Continue reading →

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Public Prayer; August 8, 2026

Posted on August 9, 2026 by jgarrott

John 11:42 “I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” There are many reasons for public prayer. The most common valid reason … Continue reading →

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Children; August 2, 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” It’s interesting, and a little awkward, that I quoted this verse just two days ago, not realizing … Continue reading →

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Being Childlike; July 31, 2026

Posted on August 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” This is a very famous verse, but there’s a difference in nuance between the English and the Japanese that … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans for Us; July 15, 2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to my commands,    your peace would have been like a river,    your well-being like the waves of the sea. Here, God is speaking through Isaiah to His people, and they are not at all in the situation … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; July 4, 2026

Posted on July 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:14-15 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God,    fulfill your vows to the Most High,and call on me in the day of trouble;    I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” In this Psalm God makes it very clear that He doesn’t need us, in any sense … Continue reading →

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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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