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Remembering Blessings; May 28, 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love;    my heart rejoices in your salvation.I will sing the Lord’s praise,    for he has been good to me. This wouldn’t be considered one of David’s “major” Psalms, but it still contains major, practical truth. His … Continue reading →

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Happiness; May 5, 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. In Deuteronomy, “rejoice” is essentially the same as “celebrate.” Thus, Moses is saying … Continue reading →

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Individual Accountability; April 26, 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We are so prone to compare ourselves to other people, … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Gifts; March 3, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. This chapter is one I have studied a great deal, and each verse is very meaningful. The stress on unity in diversity … Continue reading →

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Perspective; December 23, 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. This is such a familiar passage, I knew which verse I was going to write … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; December 15, 2024

Posted on December 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing at all.Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand,    and my reward is with my God.” I feel sure I’ve written on this before, because … Continue reading →

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Faith; December 11, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Truer words were never spoken! God has said many things to us through the Bible, and He continues to speak to us individually … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia; December 6, 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:18 “Forget the former things;    do not dwell on the past.” Recently I have read that nostalgia was long considered a very negative thing, but today we speak of “the good old days.” We have a song about it, Those … Continue reading →

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Blessing Others; November 19, 2924

Posted on November 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings, but familiarity can often breed contempt. … Continue reading →

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Perspective; October 27, 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 4:2 In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. I would imagine Isaiah’s hearers got rather confused sometimes, because his prophecies seem to mix … Continue reading →

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