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January 22, 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by jgarrott

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. No one likes trials, but they are … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” Often enough, conditions in the world, in life, make us want just to escape. That’s natural, but … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” This is one of Jesus’ flat statements that we have a lot of trouble accepting. Those who go whole hog on it tend to have faith … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2016

Posted on October 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:13 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. The implication from the text that we have is that this … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:7 Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. Yesterday’s reading showed that the king was a hypocrite, and today’s story shows that the people were right in step with their king. You have to read … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:21-22 O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. The most striking thing about David to me is that God was everything to him. … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2016

Posted on January 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” This verse is set … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2016

Posted on January 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Prov 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. I am actually more familiar with this passage from … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 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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