Tag Archives: acts of god

God’s Plans; January 10, 2025

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 12:2-3 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. Even dictators are … Continue reading →

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The Book of Esther; August 1, 2022

Posted on August 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Esther 9:26 Therefore these days were called Purim, from the word pur. The Book of Esther commemorates a major event in Jewish history, but it is the only book in the Bible that never mentions the name of God. It … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; December 19, 2021

Posted on December 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. This particular declaration is found multiple times in Psalms, and was obviously a standard, and frequent, part of worship. Here it is used as an … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; March 14, 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:30 “As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have greater wisdom than other living men, but so that you, O king, may know the interpretation and that you may understand what went through … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks; November 16, 2017

Posted on November 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:1-4 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the … Continue reading →

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Natural Disasters; October 24, 2017

Posted on October 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” This Psalm was evidently written shortly after an earthquake. Natural disasters are called “acts of God” … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:11 “For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another.” It is currently politically incorrect to ascribe anything to the direct action … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. God is so righteous, so holy and pure, that it’s scary, or … Continue reading →

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