Tag Archives: spiritual growth

July 27, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. This is an interesting image that deserves some … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:67, 71 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Wow! This is strong stuff! It’s one thing for … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2014

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. I still remember years ago … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23-24 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The threshing floors will … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9b “‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” As I recall, this particular turn of phrase struck me the first time I read through the Bible in the NIV translation, well … Continue reading →

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July 2, 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Three things stand out to me about what Jesus did here. The … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. This little verse is simple, but the implications are fairly deep. Put another way, it says, don’t backslide. The Japanese puts it, “We must make the level … Continue reading →

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March 23, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 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.” Jesus’ high priestly … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:6-7 “I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and … Continue reading →

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