Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Proclaiming Christ; October 22, 2015

Posted on October 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Philippians is so rich! Verse 21, the last in today’s … Continue reading →

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Relationships; October 21, 2025

Posted on October 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, With the theme of The Joy of the … Continue reading →

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One Body; October 12, 2025

Posted on October 13, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This is a vitally important verse that puts the point on all that Paul has written about how the different parts … Continue reading →

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The Upper Room Discourse; September 26, 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 15:9-10 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” Every … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit our Teacher; September 25, 2025

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jgarrott

John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” This is a vitally important verse about the ministry of the … Continue reading →

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Salvation; September 14, 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:74-75 “…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fearin holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” Throughout history mankind has been a bit confused about salvation. We think about being saved … Continue reading →

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Roots; September 8. 2025

Posted on September 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:20-21 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of … Continue reading →

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God’s Care for His Children; August 25, 2025

Posted on August 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word:“Your own people who hate you, and exclude you because of my name, have said,‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy!’ Yet they will be put to shame.” God never forgets … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace; August 12, 2025

Posted on August 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:22 “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.” This famous statement is repeated in Isaiah 57:21, and it is certainly true. The Japanese is perhaps a bit clearer than the English, because Japanese differentiates between external peace and … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Evil; July 30, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. This is one of the mysteries or ironies of life. However, considered a little more deeply, it is … Continue reading →

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