Tag Archives: heaven

Purpose; October 23, 2025

Posted on October 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:24-25 But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith. … Continue reading →

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Grief; October 17, 2025

Posted on October 18, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Many translations use “sorrow” in this verse, but some use “grief,” which is much stronger. Grief is a strange thing. It … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Joy; September 6, 2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. This passage is so familiar that I could pretty well quote all 12 verses from memory, and I’ve not only written, I’ve preached on this particular verse. However, familiarity indeed … Continue reading →

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The Choice to Rejoice; August 22, 2025

Posted on August 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence; June 3, 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. I’m sure this is … Continue reading →

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Time and Eternity; April 18, 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Just this year I learned, for the first time, that after the Passover lamb was sacrificed in the … Continue reading →

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Values and Goals; March 22, 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. From here through the end of the chapter is a magnificent exposition of Christian values and priorities. All the things the world values – … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ; March 15, 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Racial and ethnic divisions have been around at least since the Tower of Babel, but God reversed that through His … Continue reading →

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Resurrection; March 6, 2025

Posted on March 7, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:49 And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man. It all boils down to the question of to whom you belong. Most people have questions about … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence; February 3, 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading →

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