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Integrity; January 28, 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:9 The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. This verse seems singularly appropriate right now. There’s nothing wrong with the English translation, but the Japanese here gives fresh insight: “The … Continue reading →

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Church Discipline; December 12, 2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Paul has just told Timothy to exercise Church discipline, calling people down for teaching unbiblical things. … Continue reading →

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Work; December 11, 2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 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.” It seems to me that this verse should be inscribed over the door of several … Continue reading →

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Seen and Unseen; November 16, 2020

Posted on November 17, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. I would imagine a lot of people are trying to … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God; July 20, 2020

Posted on July 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:28 “But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” It struck me just now that whereas the proclamation of the kingdom of God is at the core … Continue reading →

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Purity; April 16, 2020

Posted on April 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions … Continue reading →

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Lies vs. Truth; December 26, 2019

Posted on December 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” This is a verse … Continue reading →

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Government; September 7, 2017

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:24 “You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.” How about that! This … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises; July 1, 2017

Posted on July 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 6:11-12 The word of the Lord came to Solomon: “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by jgarrott

John 3:20-21 “Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen … Continue reading →

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