Tag Archives: priorities

Plans; November 15, 2020

Posted on November 17, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:17 When I planned this, did I do it lightly? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner so that in the same breath I say, “Yes, yes” and “No, no”? Changes of plans are always … Continue reading →

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Salvation; November 4, 2020

Posted on November 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. From verse 15 Paul comes back to how he started in verse 1, bringing up the dangerous absurdity … Continue reading →

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Idols; October 13, 2020

Posted on October 19, 2020 by jgarrott

Jonah 2:8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” This verse is underlined in both Japanese and English in my Bible, but I don’t really remember reading it. It is powerful indeed, particularly for … Continue reading →

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Suffering; September 3, 2020

Posted on September 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 14:19-20 Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside of the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; August 29, 2020

Posted on September 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 4:28 They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. This is a verse we often skip over or ignore. We forget that all the horrible things that were done to Jesus were explicitly part of … Continue reading →

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Needs; August 13, 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 9:11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. In Matthew’s account we learn that Jesus went to Bethsaida to … Continue reading →

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Maturity; August 12, 2020

Posted on August 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 8:14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. Matthew’s record of this parable (Matthew … Continue reading →

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Bartimaeus; August 7, 2020

Posted on August 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 10:51-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; July 30, 2020

Posted on August 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. It is widely agreed that Mark is actually the recorded recollections of … Continue reading →

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Following Christ; July 13, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matt 8:21-22 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” I have heard more than one message that, I think, … Continue reading →

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