Tag Archives: trusting God

Hope and Faith; September 7, 2018

Posted on September 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” I don’t know how clear this is in Greek, but … Continue reading →

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Guidance; August 27, 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 16:7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. It is fascinating and very instructive that we here have a clear case of negative … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; August 14, 2018

Posted on August 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” If this had been a … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; August 9, 2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. As the birthday of the Church, the events of this day have certainly been examined up one … Continue reading →

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God Cares; August 7, 2018

Posted on August 10, 2018 by jgarrott

John 21:12-13 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same … Continue reading →

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Asking and Receiving; July 31, 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by jgarrott

John 16:23-24 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask … Continue reading →

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God’s Perspective; July 21, 2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:49-50 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that … Continue reading →

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What We Need; July 20, 2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification; July 19, 2018

Posted on July 21, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. This is a very important, instructive incident in the life and ministry of Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Jesus vs. the Devil; July 17, 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I think it would be impossible to overstate the importance of the 1st half … Continue reading →

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