Tag Archives: maturity

August 20, 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. This verse expresses something that I tell people with considerable frequency, and that is that God is not mean. Often we don’t know why … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Here’s a real statement of faith for you! Acknowledging that God’s judgments are righteous is one thing, but then extending that to … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and grey, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Old people have a number of purposes, but … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. This is an extremely … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:11-12 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary … Continue reading →

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November 3, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Once again we are in extremely familiar … Continue reading →

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November 2, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. This is another “standard” Scripture, familiar to the point of numbness, but that … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. A vitally important detail that we often forget about … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:13-14 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Back in … Continue reading →

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