Category Archives: Christian

Giving Your Life to God; June 27, 2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:16 The Lord your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. This is a rather familiar refrain found in various places in the Old Testament, … Continue reading →

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God’s Calling; June 26, 2026

Posted on June 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and … Continue reading →

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Jealousy; June 25, 2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:2 “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. Jealousy is a deep-seated human problem. It inspired the first recorded murder, when Cain killed Abel in Genesis 4. That, however, is no … Continue reading →

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Transmitting Gifts; June 24, 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Here Moses is quoting what the Lord said back in 33:1-6, that was covered yesterday, but this detail is … Continue reading →

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Calling; June 23, 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Sometimes God’s calling … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom of Priests; June 22, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 19:6 “‘You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” This verse is famously referenced by Peter in his first letter. “But you are a chosen people, … Continue reading →

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Responding to God; June 21, 2026

Posted on June 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” It’s interesting how many people respond to God’s calling much as Moses did. Conversely, the ones who respond … Continue reading →

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The Fear of God; June 20, 2026

Posted on June 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 3:6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God. The thing that jumps … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; June 19, 2026

Posted on June 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 35:10 God said to him, “Your name is Jacob, but you will no longer be called Jacob; your name will be Israel.” So he named him Israel. Back in Genesis 32:29, the angel who wrestled with Jacob assigned the name Israel … Continue reading →

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The Face of God; June 18, 2026

Posted on June 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” This is a very interesting incident. Things were definitely not as Jacob perceived them, but they were certainly … Continue reading →

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