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Patient Endurance; September 5, 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by jgarrott

James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 25, 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. This is a restating of Romans 12:2, specifically aimed at someone who was already committed to serving God. “Do … Continue reading →

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Spiritual DNA; May 23, 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 12:18 I urged Titus to go to you and I sent our brother with him. Titus did not exploit you, did he? Did we not act in the same spirit and follow the same course? It strikes me … Continue reading →

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God’s Word of Grace; May 18, 2024

Posted on May 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This farewell address by Paul to the elders of … Continue reading →

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Temptation; January 20, 2024

Posted on January 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Believe; October 24, 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. We are responsible to share the Gospel, but we cannot control how it will be received. As Paul shared the truth of God, some believed but … Continue reading →

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Trusting God with the Church; October 16, 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This is why and how Paul could go around … Continue reading →

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Contextual Ministry; October 2, 2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of … Continue reading →

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Being Like Jesus; April 11, 2023

Posted on April 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:44-45 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened … Continue reading →

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Dependence; March 23, 2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Verses 6-8 were put to a catchy little tune several years ago, and I can’t read this without that … Continue reading →

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