Tag Archives: suffering

Triumph; August 29, 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until … Continue reading →

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Perspective; May 22, 2024

Posted on May 23, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn–conflicts on the outside, fears within. Sometimes we forget what the early believers went through, just as we … Continue reading →

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The Believer’s Joy; May 7, 2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 24:52-53 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. We can do no more than imagine the depth – and breadth and height – of the disciples’ … Continue reading →

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Human Suffering; February 29, 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 33:29-30 “God does all these things to a man– twice, even three times–to turn back his soul from the pit, that the light of life may shine on him. Elihu is a wild card in the narrative of Job. … Continue reading →

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Opposition; February 10, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 3:13 Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. This one little verse jumped out at me as I read just now. It seems to me that many American Christians are shocked at the opposition … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the Lord; January 27, 2024

Posted on January 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. I have been aware … Continue reading →

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Temptation; January 20, 2024

Posted on January 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the … Continue reading →

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Faith and Understanding; September 11, 2023

Posted on September 12, 2023 by jgarrott

John 20:8-9 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) It’s recorded here that John, seeing … Continue reading →

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Completion; September 10, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading →

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Peace in Trouble; September 7, 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As much as I quote this verse, there’s still … Continue reading →

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