Monthly Archives: November 2024

Blessing Others; November 19, 2924

Posted on November 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings, but familiarity can often breed contempt. … Continue reading →

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Preparation; November 18, 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading →

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End-Times Prophecy; November 17, 2024

Posted on November 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Zechariah 14:9 The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. The dramatic events described in this chapter have obviously not yet happened, which is a reminder that God isn’t through … Continue reading →

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Assurance; November 16, 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy!    Though I have fallen, I will rise.Though I sit in darkness,    the Lord will be my light. This is a marvelous statement of faith that has rightly been set to music. Everyone has moments that seem … Continue reading →

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Special Note

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jgarrott

When I was posting the previous post on Justice, I went to add the tag words by which people can find a post easily, and as I tried to enter the word, “justice,” the letters kept disappearing, and I was … Continue reading →

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Justice; November 15, 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Amos 5:24 But let justice roll on like a river,    righteousness like a never-failing stream! This verse has been appropriately quoted by such crusaders as Martin Luther King. It is the climax of the judgment on the Northern Kingdom, that shortly after this … Continue reading →

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Status; November 14, 2024

Posted on November 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel’s prophecies, and particularly those that involve timespan, have garnered great interest and led many … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; November 13, 2024

Posted on November 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons;    he deposes kings and raises up others.He gives wisdom to the wise    and knowledge to the discerning. This is a famous story, and also a very important one. God used Nebuchadnezzar’s personality flaws to advance His plan, … Continue reading →

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Objective Truth; November 12, 2024

Posted on November 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:21-22 Yet this I call to mind    and therefore I have hope:Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail. This passage is very familiar, having been set to music, but we seldom read the first part … Continue reading →

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Human Knowledge; November 11, 2024

Posted on November 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:37 “Only if the heavens above can be measured    and the foundations of the earth below be searched outwill I reject all the descendants of Israel    because of all they have done,”declares the Lord. This statement by God through Jeremiah is interesting on … Continue reading →

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