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Values; September 1, 2026

Posted on September 2, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The verse ahead of this, about the love of money, is one of the most famous in the whole Bible, but it … Continue reading →

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Answered Prayer; August 30, 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. It’s been a long time … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God; June 15, 2026

Posted on June 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:5 “No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.” This was a pivotal moment, not only in the history of the Jewish people but in the … Continue reading →

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Ambition; May 30, 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. It should be the ambition of every believer to be able to say this at the end of their physical life. There are … Continue reading →

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Authority; March 14, 2026

Posted on March 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” Authority … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; July 10, 2025

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:20 He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. I use this same devotional format in an online Bible study I do every week with a pastor friend in Northern Japan. We have been working steadily … Continue reading →

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Being Witnesses; April 27, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 1:7-8 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in … Continue reading →

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Motivation; September 19, 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 22:21 “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” Some of the things that Eliphaz says are true and reasonable, but when you read through it all, you realize that his motivation … Continue reading →

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Preaching; May 16, 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 17:30 “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” From every perspective this was a masterful sermon, beautifully reasoned and contextually grounded, even using cultural references with which his hearers would … Continue reading →

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Focus on Christ; May 10, 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we have made this man walk? This was … Continue reading →

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