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Mary’s Example; December 10, 2024

Posted on December 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. I have no idea how many times I’ve written on this verse, but it hits me every time I … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; October 20, 2024

Posted on October 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,    shining ever brighter till the full light of day. This verse, in a very slightly different translation, is actually a better fit to the music in Japanese than the original … Continue reading →

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Light; September 20, 2024

Posted on September 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 24:13 “There are those who rebel against the light,    who do not know its ways    or stay in its paths.” This statement by Job brings to mind Jesus’ statement in John 3. “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, … Continue reading →

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Walking in Truth; July 9, 2024

Posted on July 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, Lord,    that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart,    that I may fear your name. This is a prayer that every believer can and should pray. We do know God’s way in general terms, because the … Continue reading →

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Meditating on God; July 7, 2024

Posted on July 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.I will consider all your works    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” This Psalm is attributed to Asaph, but it seems likely that it was written … Continue reading →

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Focus; July 5, 2024

Posted on July 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,    my heart is steadfast;    I will sing and make music. I get the distinct impression that David wrote this, not when he got news about Saul’s forces, but when God spoke his deliverance into … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust; July 4, 2024

Posted on July 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.    In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.    What can mere mortals do to me? I didn’t plan it this way, but this is a singularly … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; June 30, 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, Lord;    I say, “You are my God.”My times are in your hands;    deliver me from the hands of my enemies,    from those who pursue me. David’s emotions certainly fluctuated, at least as he recorded them in his Psalms. However, … Continue reading →

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The Results of Repentance; April 8, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 11:18-20 “They will return to it and remove all its vile images and detestable idols. I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; March 5, 2024

Posted on March 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:5-6 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. When verse four is so totally … Continue reading →

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