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Moral Courage; April 15, 2025

Posted on April 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 23:24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. Pilate is in a number of ways a pathetic figure. He was caught in circumstances beyond his control, and was too weak to stand for what he himself proclaimed was right. … Continue reading →

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Self Defense; April 14, 2025

Posted on April 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:14 But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor. What is recorded in this verse is both remarkable and important. Self-defense is a very fundamental human characteristic and right, but Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Love of God; April 11, 2025

Posted on April 12, 2025 by jgarrott

John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” This High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Ears to Hear; April 8, 2025

Posted on April 9, 2025 by jgarrott

John 16:12-13 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only … Continue reading →

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Gifting; April 3, 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Faith and Works; March 30, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther hated this verse, and indeed, the whole book of James, because he had rediscovered the principle of salvation by grace through faith, … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; March 29, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This is a famous Scripture, largely because it was the foundation for a famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards which triggered the revival in North America called … Continue reading →

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Assurance; March 27, 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. This … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Health; March 24, 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This chapter goes on to deal with … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; March 13, 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:22-23 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Most of this whole passage, from verse 15 on, is … Continue reading →

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