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People’s Opinions; November 6, 2024

Posted on November 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:7 “Hear me, you who know what is right,    you people who have taken my instruction to heart:Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals    or be terrified by their insults.” This is extremely important, yet extremely difficult for some people. … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Truth; July 27, 2024

Posted on July 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Amos 5:10 They hate him who reproves in the gate,    and they abhor him who speaks the truth. Prophets and truth-speakers often get a rough reception! Of all the Old Testament characters I like Isaiah the best, but reliable legend has it that … Continue reading →

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Reputation; June 10, 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:1 “I know your deeds; You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” This is certainly a scary thing to hear from Christ! Later on He says that there were a few people in the church … Continue reading →

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Living as Christians; February 5, 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.” How we live makes a difference. In … Continue reading →

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Truth; April 5, 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:64 “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the … Continue reading →

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Reputation; January 13, 2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 28:22 “But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.” As I read this it struck me that Christians in America are beginning to taste this sort of … Continue reading →

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Fame; August 26, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 6:12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. I used to think this was largely hyperbole, but having a wife who will get up at all hours … Continue reading →

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