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Spiritual Warfare; September 24, 2025

Posted on September 25, 2025 by jgarrott

John 9:33 “If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” I have always loved this story of the man born blind. That he was totally uneducated goes without saying, given his physical handicap. However, there was nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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The Message of Salvation; September 15, 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!; September 2, 2025

Posted on September 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Zechariah 2:11 “Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” You couldn’t ask for a more definitive statement that … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 15, 2025

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains    are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace,    who bring good tidings,    who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion,    “Your God reigns!” This is a very famous verse, set to music numerous times and often … Continue reading →

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The Evangelistic Imperative; May 10, 2025

Posted on May 11, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:23-23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth;    proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous deeds among all peoples. This chapter collects several of David’s Psalms, and I can’t read it without musical settings coming into … Continue reading →

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God’s Love; April 22, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This whole story of the walk to Emmaus has much to love and meditate on. I find it significant the specific people Jesus appeared to … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; April 5, 2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice for Sin; March 28, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. Hebrews is an extremely logical book/letter. This chapter clearly explains why the temple sacrificial system is no longer needed, but there are still people who … Continue reading →

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Patience; June 27, 2024

Posted on June 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord. Using a new Bible that I deliberately haven’t underlined, this Psalm caught me a little bit off guard. It’s actually one of my favorites, and I think in my previous … Continue reading →

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More Cross-cultural Evangelism; May 15, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 14:15 “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and … Continue reading →

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