Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Faith; April 18, 2019

Posted on April 21, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. Faith is not something in which we can command each other, but it … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; April 14, 2019

Posted on April 16, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. We tend to think of this chapter as a discussion of spiritual gifts, which it is, but more importantly, Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Christ is All; April 7, 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. It all boils down to Christ being everything. That should be no … Continue reading →

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Christ-Centered; April 3, 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or … Continue reading →

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Genuine Worship; April 2, 2019

Posted on April 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12 is a very familiar, dearly loved chapter for … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; February 28, 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019 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.” I don’t know … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Obedience; February 24, 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by jgarrott

John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” The Bible uses all sorts of words to mean much … Continue reading →

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Experiential Faith; February 16, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” I have always loved this story, and though the reading stopped with this verse, … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 11, 2019

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:29, 40 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and … Continue reading →

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Seeing Jesus; January 27, 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:39 “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” At first glance you might think Jesus was referring to Palm Sunday, but this … Continue reading →

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