Tag Archives: Bible

Is There Room In Your Inn For Him?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrett1958

The Bible tells us an important story concerning the place of the delivery of Jesus by His mother, Mary. 3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census.4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King … Continue reading →

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Fill In the Blank

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrett1958

As I pull my keys out of my pocket right now, I find that I have 10 keys on this particular key ring (plus, I keep another key ring in the car that holds about 15-20 other keys.) It is … Continue reading →

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Willingness to Fail is a Prerequisite to Success

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jgarrett1958

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to obey a Montgomery, Alabama bus driver’s order to she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Although her action was not the first of its kind, Parks’ action … Continue reading →

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The Road

Posted on April 24, 2014 by jgarrett1958

It was a hard, cold, snowy winter in the mid-west this year. Historical temperature and snowfall-level records were broken and new ones were set. And schools in my area surpassed their allotted levels of cancellations several times over. Some have … Continue reading →

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Deadlines

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jgarrett1958

As I write this, I am aware that recently, the last night of late night show host Jay Leno was on the air. My favorite part of his show has always been his Monday night “Head lines.” But in this … Continue reading →

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Bumper Sticker Religion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jgarrett1958

  We have a lot going around of what I call “Bumper Sticker” Religion. By this, I mean we tend to fill our lives with short, snappy statements that really sound good and really seem to make sense. Such statements … Continue reading →

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All Together

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jgarrett1958

All Together​ There was a time when I wished I had it all together. I watched others who seemingly had perfect jobs, perfect families, perfect bank accounts, and well … perfect lives. I would strive and strive and strive, feeling … Continue reading →

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Touch Not Mine Anointed

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrett1958

Sometimes, trusted individuals make comments that are parallel with one’s own. Such is the case with the below posting of Dr. Daniel Juster. In I Samuel 26:9-11 we read about David’s refusal to take the life of King Saul even … Continue reading →

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