Tag Archives: humility

God’s Healing; May 26, 2020

Posted on May 29, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:21-22 Then he went out to the spring and threw the salt into it, saying, “This is what the Lord says: ‘I have healed this water. Never again will it cause death or make the land unproductive.’” And … Continue reading →

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Opposition; May 22, 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard … Continue reading →

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Priorities; May 18, 2020

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. These readings were chosen on the basis of the … Continue reading →

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Failures; May 4, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 3:19-20 This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he … Continue reading →

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James the Brother of Jesus; April 27, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jgarrott

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James is the opposite of politically correct, which is why his letter is so valuable. I think he learned that from his older Brother! Reading this letter … Continue reading →

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Mercy; April 26, 2020

Posted on April 28, 2020 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! I think a … Continue reading →

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Choices; March 22, 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:10 They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. The Japanese translation of this verse has an interesting slant: “They did not receive the love of the truth [needed] to be saved.” God … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; March 16, 2020

Posted on March 19, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse should settle the perennial “faith vs. … Continue reading →

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Praying for Leaders; March 7, 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. Paul was not hesitant to ask people to pray for him, and by … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Evil; February 6, 2020

Posted on February 9, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The whole passage from verse nine on reads like a collection of pithy aphorisms, like we find in Proverbs. It really makes me think of the messages … Continue reading →

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