Tag Archives: sin

Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Sharing Christ; June 4, 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. I could easily write on … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Repentance; May 4, 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Do you want to make heaven happy? Repent! We have such trouble imagining what it … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 24, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” We … Continue reading →

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Bought; April 12, 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 3:2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. The story of Hosea and Gomer is a heart-wrenching one, but it expresses a very important spiritual truth. We belong … Continue reading →

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Hidden Hypocrisy; April 9, 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 14:3 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?” This is a very interesting section. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Peter; March 28, 2024

Posted on March 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 14:72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. The other Gospels mention … Continue reading →

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Human Stubbornness; March 19, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 18:12 “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” This is the recurring tragedy throughout the history of mankind. God has laid … Continue reading →

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Genuine Repentance; March 6, 2024

Posted on March 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Along with Peter weeping bitterly after having denied that he knew Jesus, this is perhaps the most famous record … Continue reading →

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Repentance; February 20, 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.” The devil is quick to tell us to give … Continue reading →

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