Category Archives: Christian

August 8, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Even before getting out of bed this morning I was thinking about the “irreducible complexity” argument for the existence of God. The odds … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 38:17 Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. King Hezekiah had received a vitally important revelation, one that we all need. The Bible speaks almost countless times of how God uses things that we don’t … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 9:1 So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God’s hands, but no man knows whether love or hate awaits him. The thought in this verse is … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. We fear many things, to varying degrees and with different results. Fear itself is a defense mechanism to keep us … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. The previous 11 verses are all condemnatory of the “fool,” so this verse has extra bite. Humility is … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. It is ironic, actually, but … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. I continue to be amazed at the attitude many men have toward women, and at the radical feminism that has arisen in reaction … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Psychologists will tell you that this verse is spot-on. Various mental/emotional disorders can be traced to just this sort of thing. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:17-18 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. The simple fact of the matter is, being nice is … Continue reading →

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