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Bible Translation; October 23, 2024

Posted on October 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 20:27 The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord    that sheds light on one’s inmost being. This verse exposes a characteristic of both major Biblical languages that can be very frustrating for speakers of other languages. Both Hebrew and Greek use … Continue reading →

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Biblical Illiteracy; June 9, 2024

Posted on June 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:20 “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and eating food sacrificed to idols.” This is an area of church … Continue reading →

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Meditation; November 27, 2023

Posted on November 28, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Logically speaking, the more we understand God’s promises to us, the more … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; March 16, 2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalms 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Probably ever since the Garden of Eden people have discovered or realized that it’s a good … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; August 13, 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. This verse has always been an encouragement to me, but a lot … Continue reading →

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Fellowship with God; June 8, 2021

Posted on June 11, 2021 by jgarrott

Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God’s face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state. This passage (14-30) is one of my favorites in the whole Book … Continue reading →

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God’s Word in our Hearts; August 3, 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:8 “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” This is another Psalm that I am torn when it comes to writing on just a little bit of it. There are several … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2017

Posted on March 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 21:8-9 The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 12:26-27 “And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’ then tell them.” A recurring theme throughout the period of the exodus is this matter of communicating faith to the next generation. We have trouble … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:8 “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Up … Continue reading →

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