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October 24, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” There could hardly be a more challenging, or more encouraging, verse than this for a pastor today. We tend to … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. The line … Continue reading →

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October 22, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 59:21 “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:7 “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” This whole passage, verses 1-8, is a strong expression of the inclusiveness of God’s grace. This particular line is especially famous because Jesus Himself quoted it … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. This is … Continue reading →

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October 19, 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” This well-loved Scripture has been set to … Continue reading →

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October 18, 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:7-8 “Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. For the moth will eat them up like … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. I have loved this verse for … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2013

Posted on October 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:1 “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and come from the line of Judah, you who take oaths in the name of the LORD and invoke the God of … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2013

Posted on October 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. This is not only a beautiful promise, it … Continue reading →

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