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God’s Rules; June 30, 2019

Posted on July 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 7:9-10 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. But those who hate him he … Continue reading →

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Fathers; June 13, 2019

Posted on June 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! This whole chapter is one I quote frequently, … Continue reading →

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Fathers and Pastors; June 4, 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? To be honest, I don’t know why this chapter is in the readings on In Christ, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Work; June 1, 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” In some circles, this is about as politically incorrect a statement as could be made! … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Ministry; May 26, 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; May 18, 2019

Posted on May 19, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living … Continue reading →

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Calling; May 5, 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. For someone with a good background in the faith, this one little verse takes care of just … Continue reading →

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Faith; May 4, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; March 23, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 26:17-18 “‘I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so … Continue reading →

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Sharing God’s Blessings; February 2, 2019

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. God’s blessings are to be shared in various ways, and one of those is simply to let others know about … Continue reading →

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