Tag Archives: Reading the Bible

The Word of Truth; April 1, 2020

Posted on April 5, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. The whole 2nd letter of Paul to Timothy is … Continue reading →

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God’s Truth; March 12, 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:13-14 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. I should have used this in my message … Continue reading →

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God’s Blessings; February 28, 2020

Posted on March 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. The letter to the Ephesians is considered by some to be the … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Jesus; January 28, 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by jgarrott

John 20:14, 16 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). … Continue reading →

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Sowing and Reaping; December 4, 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. Here’s another verse that has been … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Bible; September 22, 2019

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:138, 140 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. At this point the Bible has been around for literally thousands of years, whereas … Continue reading →

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Learning from God; September 8, 2019

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. After giving such a recitation of how God has rescued people out of a wide variety of situations that were mostly created … Continue reading →

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Language; August 12, 2019

Posted on August 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 61:4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. I think every believer has moments when this is the primary cry of their heart. We get more than tired … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; July 21, 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:8-9 Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. The assurance that God has heard you is a marvelous … Continue reading →

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Fellowship with God; July 20, 2019

Posted on July 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalms 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. If anyone wonders why David was described as “a man after God’s own heart,” (Acts 13:22) … Continue reading →

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