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Wealth; April 21, 2023

Posted on April 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 49:12-13 But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. This whole Psalm is about … Continue reading →

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Focus; April 19, 2023

Posted on April 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. … Continue reading →

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Pride and Humility; April 3, 2023

Posted on April 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” As is almost always the case, Peter’s biggest problem was pride. As it says in verse 35, all the disciples were protesting that they … Continue reading →

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Trials; March 8, 2023

Posted on March 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Numbers 14:11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” Since God is … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Sight; March 4, 2023

Posted on March 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:30-31 He also performed the signs before the people, and they believed. God knows our weakness and meets us where we are. As I mentioned a few days ago, Abram had no theological foundation for his faith, and his … Continue reading →

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Response to Trials; February 19, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Credentials; February 8, 2023

Posted on February 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. We take pride in many things, but most of them aren’t worth it. We evaluate ourselves and others on the basis of things … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Evil; January 21, 2023

Posted on January 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. This verse encapsulates the very dense collection of good advice from verse 9 onward. If everyone lived by these principles, this would be a wonderful world indeed! … Continue reading →

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The Love of Jesus; January 12, 2023

Posted on January 13, 2023 by jgarrott

John 17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” It struck … Continue reading →

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Poverty; December 24, 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. We seldom think about the poverty of the … Continue reading →

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