Tag Archives: repentance

Salvation; April 7, 2023

Posted on April 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” I couldn’t begin to say how many times I’ve referenced … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; March 26, 2023

Posted on March 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. This Psalm is interesting in … Continue reading →

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Light in Darkness; March 22, 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:28 You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. The section from verse 25 through verse 36 is completely underlined, and there are several songs that run through my mind as I read … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Obedience; January 10, 2023

Posted on January 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 15:11-13 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; January 5, 2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” I think we tend to misunderstand two … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Grace; January 1, 2023

Posted on January 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Verses 8 and 9 of … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; December 14, 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 1:77 “…to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” This same verse came up in our readings just two weeks ago, and I wrote about how John the Baptist’s commission has now been … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah; November 10, 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. I don’t envy Jeremiah. He was a great prophet of God, yet his life … Continue reading →

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Christ Alone; November 4, 2022

Posted on November 5, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:3 “…and provide for those who grieve in Zion– to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; November 1, 2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:8 The Sovereign Lord declares– he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” God isn’t through gathering! Various parts of the Body of Christ over the years have developed … Continue reading →

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