Tag Archives: training

Children; July 14, 2023

Posted on July 15, 2023 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. We don’t often think about Jesus’ family when He … Continue reading →

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Stress; April 23, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. This verse has been beautifully set to music, and it is essentially quoted by Peter: “Cast all your anxiety on … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; April 13, 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by jgarrott

John 21:4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. We’re back to Jesus having fun with His disciples after His resurrection. Jesus had some serious business here, but … Continue reading →

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Obedience; April 2, 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. This one little verse carries a lot of significance we might overlook. We have no idea which two disciples were sent. Quite probably whey were two we know … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; December 16, 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. This verse reinforces the humanity of Jesus. Even for Him, total obedience to the Father didn’t come automatically! This doesn’t answer such questions as “the age … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Hope; October 21, 2022

Posted on October 22, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say,“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” Yesterday I wrote … Continue reading →

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Family; June 23, 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? I’ve always been struck by this enormously practical verse. It’s certainly not impossible for a single person to … Continue reading →

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Public Speaking; May 21, 2022

Posted on May 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 26:29 Paul replied, “Short time or long–I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” This is the conclusion of an absolutely magnificent, beautifully … Continue reading →

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Hope; April 6, 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. This well-known verse is obviously the reason this passage came up in this series on hope, but comparing the Japanese to the English … Continue reading →

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God’s Sufficient Grace; November 18, 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:8-10 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let … Continue reading →

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