Tag Archives: the Bible

Judging; May 18, 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:32-32 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally … Continue reading →

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Rooted in the Word; May 14, 2026

Posted on May 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This is ultimately what every Christian minister of any sort has … Continue reading →

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The Joy of God’s Word; April 27, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” The Upper Room Discourse, that Jesus said to His disciples just before His period of intense suffering that … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; March 23, 2026

Posted on March 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 6:3 “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. I find it very interesting that Jesus had brothers named James, … Continue reading →

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God’s Truth; March 15, 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. Thinking about this from our perspective, this has got to be a “time to pop the popcorn” moment, because it’s going to be very … Continue reading →

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Guidance; January 30, 2026

Posted on January 31, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. This verse is familiar to the point of burnout. We sing it to four different musical arrangements, and probably even the most casual believer in this church has … Continue reading →

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Being an Example; October 28, 2025

Posted on October 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. This is certainly a statement of a man with a clear conscience. Many would … Continue reading →

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Worldview; October 27, 2025

Posted on October 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. I am fascinated, … 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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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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