Tag Archives: love

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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Love; April 28, 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:17 “This is my command: Love each other.” I am really struck by how much Jesus focused on love with His disciples. He taught the multitudes, including them, many things, but when it was just Him and the 12, … Continue reading →

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Obedience; April 25, 2026

Posted on April 26, 2026 by jgarrott

John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Love; April 23, 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by jgarrott

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This is of course a very … Continue reading →

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