Tag Archives: addiction

Joy; January 22, 2019

Posted on January 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” It is going to be interesting over the next several months to figure out where in the passage the … Continue reading →

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Peace; January 28, 2018

Posted on January 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:22 “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.” This brief verse says a great deal about the state of the world today. The Japanese makes it clear that this is talking about inner peace, rather than … Continue reading →

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Heart Focus; June 1, 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:29 “Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves on the choice parts of every offering made by my people … Continue reading →

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January 17, 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:4-5 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. This passage clearly counters any dietary restrictions. That … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. They do nothing wrong; they walk in his … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Different translations use different words for the Hebrew that the NIV renders as “love,” (the Japanese uses “integrity”) but the point is, when your goals are right, … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. It should go without saying, but sin is destructive. It should go without saying, but so often we don’t want to believe it. We can recognize self-destructive … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. In the final analysis, loving God’s Word to be obedient to it is simply the smart thing to do. The rewards for such a … Continue reading →

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