Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Death and Life; December 1, 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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Maturity; November 19, 2023

Posted on November 20, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Maturity is a strange thing. We … Continue reading →

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Marriage; November 15, 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. This is a statement of immense importance and practicality. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; November 13, 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? This is an extremely important … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Cross; November 10, 2023

Posted on November 11, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. The moment I read this just now it struck me that … Continue reading →

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Conforming; November 5, 2023

Posted on November 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; November 3, 2023

Posted on November 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Just a few days ago I quoted verse 14, which is justly famous. The whole passage describes the mechanics of evangelism, … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Believe; October 24, 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. We are responsible to share the Gospel, but we cannot control how it will be received. As Paul shared the truth of God, some believed but … Continue reading →

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Sharing Faith; October 23, 2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 27:25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. It’s amazing the impact the faith of one person can have. Enough had happened already on this … Continue reading →

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Humility; October 19, 2023

Posted on October 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 24:16 “So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” I wonder how many people feel this way? Or rather, actually live this way? This requires self-awareness without self-centeredness, and that is a tall order … Continue reading →

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