Tag Archives: gratitude

Inquiring and Asking; May 1, 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:23 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” This verse is famous, but in English it’s a bit confusing. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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Peace; April 26, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jgarrott

John 14:25-26  “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” I preached on … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Discipleship; April 16, 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 14:27 “And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” This is a part of Jesus’ teaching that most Christians like to ignore! Particularly in places like the US, comfort is a very high … Continue reading →

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Perception; March 19, 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Matthew gets the story slightly scrambled, but he does have Mary Magdalene grabbing Jesus’ feet. John, in chapter 20, gives a bit more … Continue reading →

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Martyrdom; March 11, 2026

Posted on March 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:25 “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. This is a powerful and important statement by Jesus. It is the glorious hope of every martyr, and a … Continue reading →

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To Be Like Jesus; March 1, 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:24-25 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters.” This is a powerful truth. Humanly speaking, sometimes we try to … Continue reading →

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True Wisdom; February 5, 2026

Posted on February 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes;    fear the Lord and shun evil.This will bring health to your body    and nourishment to your bones. Even this chapter alone would earn Proverbs a rightful place in Wisdom Literature! I quote verse 5-6 … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; January 29, 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:104 I gain understanding from your precepts;    therefore I hate every wrong path. The majority of this section made me think, “Conceited, much?” However, the focus is indeed on the reality that it is listening to God that gives us true … Continue reading →

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More Training; January 10, 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading →

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Response to Christmas; December 24, 2025

Posted on December 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. In this extremely familiar story, the thing that struck me just now is how normal everything … Continue reading →

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