Tag Archives: spiritual children

David’s Dynasty; November 27, 2025

Posted on November 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:29 I will establish his line forever,    his throne as long as the heavens endure. This prophecy is true only if you understand it spiritually. The Davidic dynasty is clearly and thoroughly cut off, genetically and politically, but Jesus, the … Continue reading →

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Worldview; October 27, 2025

Posted on October 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. I am fascinated, … Continue reading →

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Legacy; January 31, 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. Peter and Paul both were informed by the Holy Spirit that their martyrdom was close, and they … Continue reading →

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Descendants; November 9, 2024

Posted on November 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 59:21 “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of … Continue reading →

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Discouragement; November 4, 2024

Posted on November 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing at all.Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand,    and my reward is with my God.” Even Christ got discouraged! It is perhaps debatable whether … Continue reading →

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Fathers and Sons; August 27, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,To Timothy my true son in the faith:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. On the one … Continue reading →

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Spiritual DNA; May 23, 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 12:18 I urged Titus to go to you and I sent our brother with him. Titus did not exploit you, did he? Did we not act in the same spirit and follow the same course? It strikes me … Continue reading →

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Generational Transfer; February 19, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Joshua 24:24 And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.” This passage is certainly an illustration of the truth that virtually everything of real value is only one generation away from dissolution. … Continue reading →

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Families; January 5, 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) This parenthetical comment, stuck into an exposition on Church leadership, could hardly be more timeless and timely. As … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm; December 26, 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. In Japanese this verse uses a phrase that I have seen exclaimed over in various English publications, and that is ikigai, “a reason to … Continue reading →

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