Monthly Archives: September 2022

Light; September 14, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. The turn of phrase in the Japanese grabbed my attention as I … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; September 13, 2022

Posted on September 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 96:3-5 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are … Continue reading →

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Emotions; September 12, 2022

Posted on September 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 95:10-11 For forty years I was angry with that generation; I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways.” So I declared on oath in my anger, “They shall never enter … Continue reading →

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Accountability; September 11, 2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? This supremely logical verse is precisely why many people try to deny the existence of a Creator. They jump through all sorts … Continue reading →

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Age; September 10, 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalms 92:14-15 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” The first two verses of this Psalm are … Continue reading →

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Mortality; September 9, 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. This Psalm is unique in being the only one attributed to Moses, and as such is perhaps worthy of special attention. It is … Continue reading →

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Singing to the Lord; September 8, 2022

Posted on September 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. This Psalm progresses from a joyful declaration of God’s faithfulness, in this verse and following, to an … Continue reading →

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David’s Heart; September 7, 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This Psalm’s attribution is very simply, “A prayer of David,” with no special circumstances … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; September 6, 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This verse starts with an extremely wise position: listening to God. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; September 5, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. I can’t read this verse without remembering the story of the dentist who took the last … Continue reading →

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