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The Fear of the Lord; October 13, 2026

Posted on October 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. This is actually a very important passage for understanding the Old Testament. We generally don’t … Continue reading →

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Hatred; October 11, 2026

Posted on October 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. Under the New Covenant we seldom think, much less talk, about hate, but it is a natural human emotion and response to things. The Old Testament mentions it quite a … Continue reading →

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Holiness; August 29, 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. The whole idea of holiness seems to be lost from many churches. We adjust to the standards of society around us, in … Continue reading →

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Faith, Love, and Hope; August 28, 2026

Posted on August 29, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We 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. I have liked this verse for a long time, because it expresses some … Continue reading →

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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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Repentance and Forgiveness; August 10, 2026

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This is the most fundamental calling of all. … 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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Parenting; July 1, 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:13 For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons blasphemed God, and he failed to restrain them. This was really dumping Samuel into the deep end of the … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; May 17, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 2:12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. One thing that’s important to notice is that Paul is … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; May 5, 2026

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!” This is a principle every disciple of Jesus Christ needs to learn and remember. It’s not that obeying people is inherently wrong. Some people … Continue reading →

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