Tag Archives: obedience

December 17, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 1:63-64 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. This is one of my … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What the angel said to Mary was not unique to this … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Paul really packed a lot of powerful instructions into the closing remarks of his letters. Every sentence, … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Galatians is often thought of as a letter about legalism, but it is actually about faith, in contrast to legalism and any other form … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2012

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 9:1, 2, 6 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” As one Bible teacher used to say, “Any time you see … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:19-20 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him. This is a justly famous passage. Jesus started with where these men were, as fishermen, and … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 12:4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him. God had just given Abram one of the most foundational promises in the whole Bible, and this is the response. It’s mind boggling to try to think of what … Continue reading →

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