Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Humanism; June 7, 2018

Posted on June 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 8:33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Since Mark is the record … Continue reading →

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Faith; June 4, 2018

Posted on June 7, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 5:27-29 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in … Continue reading →

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Applying the Word; June 2, 2018

Posted on June 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 4:24-25 “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Jesus’ Life; May 29, 2018

Posted on May 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. I hadn’t thought about the fact that, because Greek uses the same word for spirit and breath, this verse uses a standard … Continue reading →

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Honesty; May 23, 2018

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 22:18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?” These passages were chosen on the basis of God giving or providing things, but here Jesus gives a very astute, politically incorrect … Continue reading →

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Our Concept of God; May 15, 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Matt 15:28 Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. I have always heard this story told as the woman being praised for her persistence, but just … Continue reading →

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The Lessons God Provides; April 11, 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Jonah 4: 6, 7, 8 The Lord (God) provided … The turn of phrase in this chapter is very instructive. We think of God providing things we want, but we don’t think of Him providing things we don’t want. Providing … Continue reading →

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Remorse and Repentance; March 30, 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the cock crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. It … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; March 13, 2018

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:11, 19 “What the king asks is too difficult. No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among men.” During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. … Continue reading →

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Abilities; March 12, 2018

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. The biggest point of this verse to me is that abilities … Continue reading →

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