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Consequences of Unbelief; July 19, 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.” The power of habit and expectation is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; July 15, 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” I keep coming back to this story because I can identify with this … Continue reading →

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Listening; July 12, 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 4:33-34 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Faith; July 3, 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:20-21 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. … Continue reading →

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Thin Faith; July 2, 2023

Posted on July 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread?” Jesus’ disciples often tried His patience, but certainly not more than we do today. What is interesting to … Continue reading →

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Living in the Supernatural; June 29, 2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that moment. There are various supernatural things at work here. We focus on the healing itself, but … Continue reading →

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Pride and Humility; June 23, 2023

Posted on June 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:2 She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord, she does not draw near to her God. This chapter is most familiar to me from the fact that verse 17 has been … Continue reading →

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Trials of Faith; May 26, 2023

Posted on May 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” For once I prefer the NIV to the Japanese! The Japanese simply says, “If you do not believe, you will not stand for … Continue reading →

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Good Advice; May 16, 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. These two verses were not underlined in my Bible, but the following … Continue reading →

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Repeated Truth; May 13, 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 135:18 Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them. This is essentially identical to Psalm 115:8, that was part of the reading for May 5, and I mentioned it then. It’s … Continue reading →

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