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Various Hopes; April 4, 2022

Posted on April 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing. Not all hopes are the same. We have countless examples of people whose evil plans, both big and small, were dashed … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord; April 3, 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. There is a seeming irony in this verse that is clarified only by the Gospel. It would … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; April 2, 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:10-11 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. The Japanese makes … Continue reading →

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Trusting God Alone; April 1, 2022

Posted on April 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. It’s interesting that we need to be reminded of this so often. Human beings can do a lot of damage, and sometimes they can do … Continue reading →

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Anxiety; March 31, 2022

Posted on April 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 131:1-2 My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; March 30, 2022

Posted on April 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. This has long been a deeply impressive passage to me. From one standpoint it … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; March 29, 2022

Posted on April 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. It shouldn’t take dire straits to cause us to get up early to seek God at the beginning of each day! Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Hiding Place; March 28, 2022

Posted on March 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. “Refuge” isn’t inaccurate here, but I like the alternative term, “hiding place.” The world is a mess, and sometimes we feel like we … Continue reading →

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Gathering Together; March 27, 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. This is one of the secrets to Christian fellowship: we really do rejoice to see others who are committed … Continue reading →

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Preaching; March 26, 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. This is the prayer of an honest preacher. Seminaries teach classes in preaching, and some people spend hours honing … Continue reading →

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