Monthly Archives: July 2025

Consequences of Evil; July 30, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. This is one of the mysteries or ironies of life. However, considered a little more deeply, it is … Continue reading →

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Work; July 29, 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. Solomon … Continue reading →

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Government; July 28, 2025

Posted on July 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Probably citizens of every country can identify with this verse! The problem comes in defining “righteous” and “wicked.” Lots of names are being thrown around in … Continue reading →

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Prayer; July 27, 2025

Posted on July 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. This is a little detail that a lot of people overlook. We can go through all the right motions, but if our hearts aren’t turned … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans and Ours; July 26, 2025

Posted on July 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. This of course brings to mind James saying much the same thing, with the very wise instruction, “You ought to say, ‘If it is the … Continue reading →

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Parenting; July 25, 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. This brings to mind the 5th Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God … Continue reading →

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Omniscient God; July 23, 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. Wow! Talk about the Bible being more accurate than the newspaper! This verse is a very succinct description of what is going on in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Having Fun; July 23, 2025

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. Having fun can be a difficult subject. Many people have a distorted view of Christian faith, thinking it makes you “a stick … Continue reading →

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Advice; July 22, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. I almost didn’t keep reading, after hitting this first verse in today’s passage. Not all advice is wise, or righteous, or honest, but a refusal … Continue reading →

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Pride vs. Wisdom; July 21, 2025

Posted on July 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pride is a funny thing. It creates false expectations in the one who has it, like inflating a balloon, and when that balloon is popped, it seems disastrous. … Continue reading →

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