Tag Archives: assurance

Prayer; June 18, 2025

Posted on June 19, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:2 You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. The Psalm as a whole is a paean to God for His abundant provision in nature, which is a reminder that David was first of all a shepherd boy, … Continue reading →

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Dread; June 17, 2025

Posted on June 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 64:1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. For once, the ESV translation really struck me. The second half of the verse says, “Preserve my life from dread of … Continue reading →

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The Basis for Joy; May 25, 2025

Posted on May 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.(I greatly prefer the alternative translation:You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.) We tend to let our joy be dependent on … Continue reading →

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The Risen Christ; April 30, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, … Continue reading →

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Assurance; March 27, 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. This … Continue reading →

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Alive in Christ; March 11, 2025

Posted on March 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. This … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; March 8, 2025

Posted on March 9, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. I have no idea how many times I’ve quoted this verse! Along with John 16:33 it has given me … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan; March 7, 2025

Posted on March 8, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. God has perfect timing! Yesterday I was writing about my lack of interest in resurrection, but later in the day I was continuing reading Jesus … Continue reading →

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Resurrection; March 6, 2025

Posted on March 7, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:49 And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man. It all boils down to the question of to whom you belong. Most people have questions about … Continue reading →

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Spirit; February 23. 2025

Posted on February 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. This is my wife’s favorite chapter in the whole Bible, and I certainly can’t fault her for that. Every verse is a rich blessing! Just reading it … Continue reading →

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