Tag Archives: America

October 2, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Of all the “signs” listed in this chapter, this is the one that rings … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 37:20 “Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.” Hezekiah is definitely one of the better kings recorded in the Bible! We … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. This reads like a promise, but it sounds more descriptive to me. … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 12:8 The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. I would not say that this verse “blesses” me, but it is certainly both accurate as truth and descriptive of America today. Some people might … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 39:7-8 But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Save me from all my transgressions; do not make me the scorn of fools. It is always interesting to be struck by verses I had … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2016

Posted on May 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? I think God is saying this even today. In a footnote the NIV gives “lies” as an … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:39-40 “Deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of all men), so that they will fear you all the time they live in the land … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2016

Posted on March 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Exodus 9:34 When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had stopped, he sinned again: He and his officials hardened their hearts. How very human of them! We are all very prone to cry out to God in … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk in the name of their gods; we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. Two things struck me in relation to this verse just now. The … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:18 In those days the house of Judah will join the house of Israel, and together they will come from a northern land to the land I gave your forefathers as an inheritance. We sometimes forget how many prophecies … Continue reading →

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